Percutaneous Injection of Strontium Containing Hydroxyapatite versus Polymethacrylate Plus Short-Segment Pedicle Screw Fixation for Traumatic A2- and A3/AO-Type Fractures in Adults

Introduction. Polymethacrylate (PMMA) is commonly used in vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty, but its use has been associated with complications. This study tests three hypotheses: (1) whether strontium hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) is equivalent to PMMA for restoring thoracolumbar vertebral body fract...

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Main Authors: Panagiotis Korovessis, Eva Mpountogianni, Vasileios Syrimpeis, Andreas Baikousis, Vasileios Tsekouras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Advances in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6365472
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