Vertebroplasty Flashcards
1
Q
timing for acute fracture
A
LESS THAN 16weeks since fracture; severe despite conservative treatment–> MRI–> STIR confirms
2
Q
6 contraindications to
A
- prego
- iodine allergy
- uncorected coagulopathy
- PAIN from another source
- osteoblastic tumors
- infection– discitis/OM/epidural abscess
3
Q
5 complications
A
- MORE PAIN
- cement leakage
- motor deficit
- PE from cement
- cerebral infarct
4
Q
monitoring vitals after
A
15 minutes–> 1 hour
30 minutes–> 2 hours
