Publications by authors named "Jim Hanna"
Kyphoplasty. A treatment for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
Orthop Nurs
February 2008
Article Synopsis
- Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in the U.S. exceed 700,000 annually, mainly due to weakened bones and increased pressure on vertebrae.
- Patients with these fractures can choose between conservative treatments or surgical options, like kyphoplasty, which stabilizes the fracture using cement.
- The article discusses the reasons for choosing kyphoplasty and the care involved, highlighting it as a generally safe and effective but not risk-free option for treatment.