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Background Previous studies have demonstrated lower rates of cement extravasation when comparing balloon kyphoplasty with vertebroplasty, an effect attributed to the low-pressure injection. However, in patients with isolated endplate fractures, balloon kyphoplasty may lead to further endplate damage and increased risks of intradiscal extravasation. Methods The author provides a stepwise description...
Although surgical fixation is usually not part of the first-line treatment of spinal lesions in patients with multiple myeloma, there are some unique clinical situations (such as the presence of acute onset of neurological deficits) in which spinal decompression and instrumentation may be required. In such scenario, because of the presence of poor bone quality, the strength of the spinal construct...
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