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When does someone need a vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty?
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Controversial: These procedures can improve the pain on osteoporosis related compression fractures in the elderly. Unfortunately, they can also increase the risk of adjacent level fractures in these patients. hence, I suggest patients try bracing before these procedures. If the bracing is not effective for pain control, then these procedures can certainly help with pain control
Answered 9/1/2018
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