Percutaneous sacroplasty: long-axis injection technique.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

Sacroplasty, or the injection of percutaneous polymethyl methacrylate into a sacral insufficiency fracture, has been previously described using needle placement in the short axis of the sacrum. We describe a new technique of needle placement along the long axis of the sacrum.

CONCLUSION:

This approach is easier to perform and results in improved cement distribution along the length of the sacral ala.

• Authors: Douglas K Smith, James E Dix
• Journal: AJR. American journal of roentgenology (AJR Am J Roentgenol) Vol. 186 Issue 5 Pg. 1252-5 (May 2006) ISSN: 1546-3141 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 16632714 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Bone Cements
• Polymethyl Methacrylate

Topics

• Bone Cements
• Fractures, Spontaneous (therapy)
• Humans
• Injections, Intralesional (methods)
• Polymethyl Methacrylate (administration & dosage)
• Sacrum (injuries)
• Spinal Fractures (therapy)