[lit-ideas] Re: Kyphoplasty For Julie's Mom
- From: JimKandJulieB@xxxxxxx
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- Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 17:49:51 EST
Thank you so much! Very good information. I *think* they did a bone scan
also somewhere along the way ....the woman has had so many tests and
treatments her file is a foot thick. The information in the article is *very*
good.
I need to re-read it looking up a couple of the terms I don't know, but from
what I can understand of it they simply don't address the kyphoplasty
treatment in relation to herniated discs. I'll go read the entire article,
too,
and the other link. Thank you so much!
Julie Krueger
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In reply to Julie's request, I asked a doctor friend about kyphoplasty
for her mom. Here is the response.
My friend tells me that CT scan by itself is NOT ENOUGH to rule out bone
metastasis, especially if your mom previously had cancer. A BONE SCAN
scan is required to rule out bone cancer. Furthermore CT scans are very
poor diagnostic tools for metastatic disorders and fractures.
About kyphoplasty: http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic871.htm . This
article is for physicians.
The article's authors define kyphoplasty as:
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are radiologic procedures for the
treatment of the intense pain caused by vertebral compression fracture
in patients whose pain has been refractory to medical management or
bracing. Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty involve the off-label
intraosseous injection of an acrylic cement under local anesthesia and
fluoroscopic guidance to control the pain of vertebral fractures
associated with osteoporosis, tumors, and trauma. Typically, the
techniques are performed as an outpatient procedure. Pain reduction or
elimination is immediate, and the risk of complications is low. Neither
vertebroplasty nor kyphoplasty are intended for the treatment of
intervertebral disc disease or arthritis.
emedicine.com also has articles for patient's education and information.
About compression fracture,
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/Articles/5822-1.asp
For back pain: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/collections/CO1546.asp
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