Douglas K Smith1, James E Dix. 1. South Texas Radiology Group, 9150 Hueber Rd., Ste. 195, San Antonio, TX 78230, USA. dsbonerad-AJR@yahoo.com
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.
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.
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