CT guided percutaneous calcaneoplasty: a case of metastatic intra-articular calcaneus fracture. (25th November 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kamalian, S; Hirsch, A E; Growney, M L; Raskin, K A; Yoo, A J; Krag, K J; Hirsch, J A
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurointerventional surgery. Volume 1:Number 2(2009)
• Page Start: 186
• Page End: 188
• Publication Date: 2009-11-25
• Subjects: Malignant -- Metastatic -- CT -- Intervention -- Material; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Cerebrovascular disease -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.48
• DOI: 10.1136/jnis.2009.000414
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-8478

Abstract

Abstract : Symptomatic bone metastases to the calcaneus are rare.1 Minimally invasive percutaneous augmentation is an option in the palliative management of patients with metastatic bone disease, and has been commonly used in the setting of vertebral compression fractures.2 Calcaneal augmentation can potentially allow for earlier weight bearing and a shorter period of disability. A case report is presented of percutaneous intra-articular calcaneal fracture augmentation using polymethyl methacrylate.