81 yo/female patient presents with non-specific LBP. No prior carcinoma or corticosteroid regimen.
What do you see?
The medullary portion of L4 shows an elongated homogenous density . The VB height has been restored post- intervention.
Spondylosis is present at the L3 disc.
XRAY FINDINGS
The medullary portion of L4 shows an elongated homogenous density . The VB height has been restored post- intervention.
Spondylosis is present at the L3 disc.
Vertebral augmentation (VA) consists of 2 types:
a. kyphoplasty – a balloon cavity is created then injected with bone cement. (Polymethylmethacrylate)
b. vertebroplasy – bone cement is into the VCF.