Week 3 - Osteoporotic Crush Fractures Flashcards

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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

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2
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how is a crush fracture treated?

A

conservatively

some clinicians try balloon vertebroplasty for people with chronic pain

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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

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