Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

Largely due to their capacity to provide immediate pain relief in osteoporotic compression fractures and neoplastic disease of the spine, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty have become popular techniques in recent years. These procedures require minimal incisions and can be performed without general anesthesia, which adds to their appeal. This is the first book to cover everything that is currently known about vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, including patient selection, operative techniques, co