Interventional Spine

Amish, H, Doshi, MD
Puneet, S, Pawha, MD, Non ASSR Member
Amit, Aggarwal, MD, Non ASSR Member
Judith, L, Kaplan, MD, Non ASSR Member
Henry, Moyle, MD, Non ASSR Member
Aman, B, Patel, MD, Non ASSR Member

Poster

Purpose

The treatment of osteoporotic and pathologic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) has been studied extensively with management options including conservative management as well as interventional procedures such as vertebroplasty and vertebral augmentation. This educational exhibit will illustrate the clinical and radiographic findings of VCFs, the technical aspects of vertebroplasty, discuss the current indications and complications of the procedure and a review the current equipment and cement available for use.

Methods & Materials

1. Review the clinical and radiographic features of VCFs
2. Understand the differences between vertebroplasty and vertebral augmentation
3. Learn the indications, contraindications and complications of the procedure
4. Become familiar with the commercially available products used for vertebroplasty and veterbral augmentation
5. Understand the differences in the commercially available cement
6. Review other options for vertebroplasty

Results

Introduction

Clinical Findings of VCFs â