Vertebral Augmentation

 

There is a kyphoplasty at L2 on the Hologic lumbar spine scan. This level would be omitted from analysis. Because there is also compression at L3, L3 would correctly be removed from analysis. There are bra fasteners visible outside the region of interest.

The accompanying radiographs show the kyphoplasty. There is also compression at L3 and therefore L3 should also be removed from analysis.

Case Description:

These images show vertebral augmentation.

Credit:

Sarah L Morgan, MD, RD, CCD

References:

• Richmond, B.J., Vertebral Augmentation for Osteoporotic Compression Fractures. J Clin Densitom, 2016. 19(1): p. 89-96.
• Adler, R.A., R.R. Nordlie, and T.S. Burke, Increased bone mineral density in a man with known compression fractures. J Clin Densitom, 1998. 1(3): p. 275-8.