Main description:

This is the first book to cover minimal-invasive treatment of osteoporotic, tumorous and traumatic vertebral fractures in the English language. In addition to detailed descriptions of the techniques, including tips and tricks from experts, the book contains a chapter about the medical treatment of osteoporosis, which is indispensable in the interdisciplinary approach to osteoporosis. This acclaimed innovative concept unites several treatment aspects. More conservative treatment methods are also presented in this work.

All chapters reflect new developments and clinical findings in the field of orthopaedics, surgery, traumatology and neurosurgery.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Epidemiology of Osteoporosis Chapter 2: Drug Therapy of Osteoporosis Chapter 3: Clinical and Mortality Risk of the Osteoporotic Spine Fracture Chapter 4: Biomechanics Chapter 5: Indications, Contraindications, Treatment Scheme and Imaging Chapter 6: Special Anatomy and Fracture Classification Chapter 7: The Technique of Balloon Kyphoplasty Chapter 8: Results in Kyphoplasty, Risks and Complications Chapter 9: Special Indications and Techniques of Balloon kyphoplasty Chapter 10: Indications and experience with Balloon Kyphoplasty in Trauma Chapter 11: Alternative Methods to Kyphoplasty: Vertebroplasty - Lordoplasty Chapter 12: Injectable cements for vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty Chapter 13: Physiotherapeutic treatment after Balloon Kyphoplasty - Aspects and Concepts Appendix