Vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty
Definition
A nonsurgical method for the repair of vertebral fractures and compression due to osteoporosis in which a glue-like material is inserted into the center of the collapsed spinal vertebra in order to stabilize and strengthen the crushed bone.
Also known as Vertebroplasty — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C1303192 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skeletal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Vertebral column | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |