Vertebroplasty in the Inpatient Population
Andrew T. Trouta,
Leigh A. Grayb and
David F. Kallmesa,b
a Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
b Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

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FIG 1. Graphic representation of the 101 vertebral levels treated in this inpatient population. The frequency of treated levels is bimodal with peaks near T8T9 and L1.
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FIG 2. Graphic representation of mean pain scores throughout follow-up. There is significant improvement at 1 week, 1 month, and 6 months relative to the preceding time point. Improvement in pain scores persists to maximal follow-up (2 years).
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