Vertebroplasty in L1

2017-07-04 17:19:33
He's having fracture in L1 spine, physiotherapy has no improvement. doctor has suggested vertebroplasty..How much successful is vertebroplasty?? How much it cost ?
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How old is the fracture, Traumatic or pathological any diagnosis done? Yes if pain persistant after 2 wk of injury Vertebroplasty can be done Reduces pain,stabilizes spine immediately. Risk from cement migration anteriorly into spinal canal. Occurs if done in burst type of fracture mri/ct to be done before procedure.

Answered2017-07-05 06:25:46

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