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Clinical Experience with the Z-plate For Management of Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Clinical experience with the z-plate for management of fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine.

Kyphoplasty: A New Treatment for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
Kyphoplasty is an innovative technique that combines vertebroplasty with balloon catheter technology developed for angioplasty.

Kyphoplasty: Part 2
It appears, like hip fracture surgery, that kyphoplasty will be most successful with early spine fracture intervention.

Medical Management of Osteoporosis and Vertebral Compression Fracture
Evaluation and management of osteoporosis are an integral part of appropriate fracture management.

References - Vertebroplasty: Current Concepts and Outlook
References to Vertebroplasty: Current Concepts and Outlook by Ajeya P. Joshi, M.D. and Paul A. Glazer, M.D.

The Effect of Timing of Surgery in Spinal Cord Injury on Non-neurologic Outcome
A study on the effect of timing of surgery in spinal cord injury on non-neurologic outcome.

Traumatic Thoracic Spine Fracture Dislocation with Minimal or No Cord Injury
A study on traumatic thoracic spine fracture dislocation with minimal or no cord injury.

Vertebral Compression Fractures: What Time Destroys, Methylmethacrylate May Mend - An Editorial
An editorial review of an article from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine about vertebral compression fractures, radiographic presentations, and treatment options.

Vertebroplasty: Basic Science
The underlying basic science of vertebroplasty is discussed.

Vertebroplasty: Current Concepts and Outlook
Percutaneous vertebroplasty is reviewed as well as the clinicial indications and the basic science behind vertebroplasty.

Vertebroplasty: Osteoporotic Compression Fractures - Current Concepts and Outlook
Vertebroplasty and its use to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, including study results outlined.