CT-Guided Percutaneous Vertebroplasty

Objective To evaluate percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP) treatment for benign and malignant vertebral lesions from a technique view. Methods From August 2001,PVP was performed under the guidance of CT in 18 patients with 23 vertebrae involvement,including 8 vertebral metastatic neoplasms of 7 cases,6 osteoporotic fractures,3 hemangiomas and 2 myeloma. Results Partial or complete pain relief was achieved in all patients.No clinically significant complications were noted. Conclusion Maneuver of percutaneous vertebral puncture and use of bone cement is key to guarantee the safety and effectiveness of PVP.PVP offered a simple new,safe and effective way for the treatment of vertebral lesions.