Resumen

CROSA, Roberto  y  MARABOTTO, Ofelia. Vertebroplastia percutánea: Avances en el tratamiento del dolor raquídeo. Rev. Méd. Urug. [online]. 2006, vol.22, n.3, pp.210-219. ISSN 1688-0390.

Summary Background. Percutaneous vertebroplasty has been succesfully used in treating vertebral compression fractures for the last 20 years. Recently, this technique has been incorporated in our country. Methods. So far, nine vertebroplasties were performed by our team; eight were done at one level: five procedures due to osteoporotic lumbar fractures, one upper dorsal fracture and two metastasis. The remaining procedure was done in two consecutive levels due to an osteoporotic dorso-lumbar fracture. The paper reviews our recent experience in treating vertebral compression fractures. Conclusions. Symptoms relief has been reached in all patients with vertebral compression fractures due to osteoporosis or metastasis. Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a safe, effective and low-cost procedure for treating vertebral compression fractures due to diverse causes.

Palabras clave : VERTEBROPLASTIA PERCUTÁNEA.