2022
The role of Vertebral Augmentation Procedures in the management of vertebral compression fractures secondary to multiple myeloma
Eseonu K, Panchmatia J, Streetly M, Grauer J, Fakouri B. The role of Vertebral Augmentation Procedures in the management of vertebral compression fractures secondary to multiple myeloma. Hematological Oncology 2022, 41: 323-334. PMID: 36440820, DOI: 10.1002/hon.3102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVertebral augmentation proceduresVertebral compression fracturesMid-vertebral heightBalloon kyphoplastyMultiple myelomaPain controlCompression fracturesSpinal lesionsCurrent evidenceLong-term pain controlAugmentation proceduresNew oncological therapiesNon-operative managementEfficacy of vertebroplastySuperior functional outcomesFractured vertebral bodyVertebral body heightSoft tissue massSoft tissue lesionsSpinal bracingPalliative radiotherapySegmental kyphosisSurgical decompressionKyphotic deformitySerious complications
2006
Metastatic disease of the spine.
White AP, Kwon BK, Lindskog DM, Friedlaender GE, Grauer JN. Metastatic disease of the spine. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2006, 14: 587-98. PMID: 17030592, DOI: 10.5435/00124635-200610000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsTomography-guided biopsyIndividual patient factorsMetastatic spine diseaseLimitation of motionNew cancer diagnosesMagnetic resonance imagingAxial painCord compressionSurgical decompressionLocal tendernessMetastatic diseaseAnterior approachBone scanPatient factorsNeurologic compromiseNerve rootsPlain radiographsFrequent presentationPainful lesionsSpinal lesionsSpine diseaseRadionuclide studiesSpinal instabilitySpinal examinationSpine surgeons