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Traditional treatment for spinal fractures may include several weeks of bed rest, painkillers, physiotherapy and, sometimes, wearing a corset.
The aim of this technique is to stabilise the fracture and relieve pain. The fractured vertebrae are stabilised by injecting bone cement into the centre of the vertebra.
The objective of this technique is to relieve pain, stabilise the fracture and restore the height of the vertebral body [1].
The procedure involves inserting two inflatable bone tamps or two stents into the vertebra in order to create a cavity, which is then filled with bone cement.
Traditionally, a surgical technique known as spinal fusion is used to treat complex spinal fractures with neurological disorders. It is used to permanently block one or more intervertebral articulations in the vertebral column. Metal screws, plates or rods are used to fuse together two or more adjacent vertebrae.
The aim is to stabilise the vertebral column and relieve pain.