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Percutaneous vertebroplasty improves spinal stability in patients with multiple myolema
August 2013
Percutaneous vertebroplasty improves spinal stability in patients with multiple myolema
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Treatment of MM-associated spinal fracture with percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) and chemotherapy
Eur Spine J. 2012 May;21(5):912-9. Epub 2011 Dec 16.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
76 patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and associated spinal fractures were randomized to receive either a combination treatment of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) with chemotherapy or a treatment of just chemotherapy. Results showed that the use of PVP produced minimal trauma and was able to promote long-term analgesic effect along with improved spinal stability.
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