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Spontaneous Height Restoration of Vertebral Compression Fracture - A Case Report-

  • Joo, Young (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Pyung-Bok (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Nahm, Francis Sahngun (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)
  • Received : 2011.08.09
  • Accepted : 2011.10.06
  • Published : 2011.12.01
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Abstract

Vertebral compression fractures result in vertebral height loss and alter sagittal spinal alignment, which in turn can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures are known to increase mobility and instability of the spine. There are limited published data correlating the degree of dynamic mobility and the efficacy of kyphoplasty on vertebral compression fractures. Here we report a 73-year-old female with a severe acute osteoporotic L2 compression fracture who obtained total vertebral height restoration following kyphoplasty, with resolution of back pain.

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