[Percutaneous vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures in the patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia].

Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is an interventional treatment for painful vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis and malignant diseases such as multiple myeloma and metastatic bone tumors. We present the first case of PVP performed on a man in his thirties with vertebral compression fractures secondary to acute lymphoblastic leukemia. PVP at T11 and L1 levels resulted in a marked improvement in refractory pain although he developed delayed pyogenic spondylitis two months after the intervention.

A prospective, open-label, multicenter study to assess the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation and identify patients who would benefit.

Objective:   To identify patients likely to benefit from spinal cord stimulation (SCS).

Materials And Methods:   This multicenter, prospective, open-label study included medical centers experienced in SCS therapy, carried out in 13 physicians in seven centers. We recruited 55 patients with complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome, or peripheral vascular disease.