The major complications of transpedicular vertebroplasty.

Cosar, Murat; Sasani, Mehdi; Oktenoglu, Tunc; Kaner, Tuncay; Ercelen, Omur; Cagri Kose, K; Fahir Ozer, A

doi:10.3171/2009.4.spine08466

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The major complications of transpedicular vertebroplasty.

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Authors:

Murat Cosar

Mehdi Sasani

Tunc Oktenoglu

Abstract

OBJECT: Vertebroplasty is a well-known technique used to treat pain associated with vertebral compression fractures. Despite a success rate of up to 90% in different series, the procedure is often associated with major complications such as cord and root compression, epidural and subdural hematomas ...

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