http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2000/06/Articles/Percutaneous-vertebroplasty--A-new-therapy-for-the-treatment-of-painful-vertebral-body-compression-fractures-.aspxPercutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive, fluoroscopically guided procedure used in the treatment of painful vertebral body compression fractures. Radiologists are best suited to perform this procedure given their training in fluoroscopically guided percutaneous techniques and their high-quality imaging equipment. The authors address this new procedure, including indications, risks, technical aspects, and outcomes.Wednesday, 20 Sep 2000 16:56:02 GMT