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Vertebral Compression Fracture (cont.)

Medical Author:
Andrew Jenis, MD
Medical Editor:
Brian F Chinnock, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Ungar, MD

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  • Percutaneous vertebroplasty: This is a relatively new procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin by a specialist and a cement or "biomaterial" compound is injected into the vertebra with the osteoporotic fracture. Studies using this technique have shown promise in relieving chronic pain associated with osteoporotic fractures.

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