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Chapter-45 Vertebral Compression Fractures

BOOK TITLE: Spinal Infections and Trauma

Author
1. Kulkarni Arvind G
2. Shah Siddharth M
ISBN
9789350250754
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11196_45
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. Bombay Hospital and Medical Research, Centre, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai Spine Scoliosis and Disc Replacement Centre, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, India, Mumbai, Spine Scoliosis and Disc Replacement Centre, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai Spine, Scoliosis and Disc Replacement Centre, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Joint Secretary, MISSI, Mumbai Spine Scoliosis and Disc, Replacement Centre, Bombay Hospital and Medical, Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2. Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

Vertebral compression fractures are a result of isolated failure of anterior column due to forward flexion forces. The middle column is intact, unlike burst fractures. The vertebral body or bodies are usually wedge shaped. Most traumatic vertebral compression fractures can be managed nonoperatively. Unstable fractures would require posterior stabilization using pedicular screws. Chronic compression fractures presenting with persistent pain or progressive kyphosis can be effectively managed with pedicle subtraction osteotomy. Though, vertebroplasty is a less invasive yet effective alternative for cases, where conservative treatment has failed, there is no literature reporting its successful use in young patients. Data regarding procedures like balloon vertebroplasty and spineoplasty, at the moment is inadequate for the recommendation of these procedures.

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