Vertebroplasty injects cement directly, while kyphoplasty uses a balloon for cavity creation before cement injection.
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Vertebroplasty Procedure
Vertebroplasty involves injecting bone cement into a fractured vertebra, stabilizing it, and relieving pain.
Vertebroplasty risks: infection, nerve damage, and cement leakage.
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Vertebroplasty vs. Kyphoplasty
Vertebroplasty injects bone cement directly into fractured vertebrae, while kyphoplasty uses a balloon to create a cavity before cement injection.
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