Author/Editor		Vesel, Miloš
Title		Balonska kifoplastika
Translated title		Ballon kyphoplasty
Type		članek
Source		In: Repše S, Tonin M, Tomažič A, et al, editors. Zbornik predavanj 41. podiplomskega tečaja kirurgije; 2006 feb 10-11; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Kirurška klinika, Klinični center,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 207-11
Language		slo
Abstract		Incidence of vertebral body fractures in osteoporotic patients is rising. Conservative treatment is often ineffective. Operative treatment and instrumentation is not reliable. A new hope came with vertebroplasty, but it seems not to be enough safe and efficient. Balloon kyphoplasty is described in detail, which is more efficient in correcting kyphosis and more safe regarding complications. Results are promising, patients describe pain reduction, analgesic consumption reduction, less gastrointestinal irritation and because of reduced kyphosis, there are less respiratory problems. Mobility of patients is improved, requiring less nursing and slowing down progression of osteoporosis.
Descriptors		OSTEOPOROSIS SPINAL FRACTURES BONE CEMENTS