Bone & Spine

Summary Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are minimally invasive forms of spine surgery used to treat pain resulting from compression fractures of the spine (vertebrae). Vertebral compression fractures are usually caused by osteoporosis. This disease causes 700,000 vertebral fractures each year in the United States, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Patients may experience limited mobility, a …

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Summary Osteoporosis is a disorder in which the bones lose mass and density and become prone to fractures. It frequently affects women during and after menopause, and it is also common in elderly men. Bones lose mass naturally as people age, but osteoporosis hastens this loss. The many contributors to osteoporosis include: Lifestyle factors such …

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Also called: Chronic Osteomyelitis, Acute Osteomyelitis Summary Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of bone due to infection. The infection can be acute or chronic and is usually bacterial. Risk factors for osteomyelitis include traumatic injury, diabetes, an impaired immune system, atherosclerosis, sickle cell anemia, bone surgery, hemodialysis and intravenous drug abuse. Signs and symptoms can include …

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