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PJ Hamel

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posted 10/21/2009, comments (3)

Study Questions Popular Spinal Fracture Treatment

Recently, while casually listening to National Public Radio, I heard a familiar name: Dr. James Weinstein. “Hey, that’s Shelsey’s dad,” I thought. A former neighbor of ours, his daughter and my son caught the same elementary school bus, and I knew Jim casually – as a “back doctor.”As it... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/27/2008, comments (2)

Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures

There are two procedures available to repair various types of compression fractures of the spine. If you are looking for a minimally invasive procedure, your options are vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. Vertebral compression fractures (VCF) are the most common osteoporotic fracture. Low bone density and previous fractures... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/11/2008, comments (0)

Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Two Options For Vertebral Fractures from Osteoporosis

The most common location for an osteoporosis-related fracture to occur is the vertebrae. These painful back injuries can occur while engaging in everyday actions, such as bending over or lifting groceries. With very advanced osteoporosis, a sneeze or cough could cause vertebral fracture. In some cases, the breaks are so... Read more Chevron

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