Abstract
Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a new therapeutic procedure that involves injection of polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) into the vertebral body. The procedure is a minimally invasive procedure for compression vertebral fractures. This procedure can be performed with excellent clinical results and a very low complication rate. Over the past 3 years, we have treated more than 400 cases with PVP for thracic and lumber osteoporotic veretebral fractures. We describe our approach, technique, and clinical results using PVP. In our experience, PVP is a safe, less invasive and effecive medical treatment for achiving pain relief. PVP will improve the outcome of osteoprotic vertebral compression fractures.
