Week 3 - Osteoporotic Crush Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
what can cause crush fractures and how do they present?
A
with severe osteoporosis
lead to acute pain and kyphosis
few patients go on to have chronic pain due to altered spine mechanics
2
Q
how is a crush fracture treated?
A
conservatively
some clinicians try balloon vertebroplasty for people with chronic pain
3
Q
what is a balloon vertebroplasty?
A
insertion of a balloon into the vertebral body under fluoroscopic guidance
balloon is inflated to lift the cortices of the vertebral body
cement is injected to fill the void
