Open AccessResolution of epidural hematoma related to osteoporotic fracture after percutaneous vertebroplasty
Author(s) -
Hidenari Hirata,
Akio Hiwatashi,
Takashi Yamada,
Osamu Togao,
Koji Yamashita,
Hironori Kamano,
Kazufumi Kikuchi,
Hiroshi Honda
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
world journal of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1949-8470
DOI - 10.4329/wjr.v5.i8.325
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous vertebroplasty , hematoma , epidural hematoma , vertebral compression fracture , surgery , radiology , percutaneous , compression (physics) , vertebral body , materials science , composite material
We are the first to report a case that showed spontaneous resolution of epidural hematoma which was related to a steroid-induced osteoporotic compression fracture. The patient had a painful fracture with an intravertebral cleft at L1 accompanying an epidural hematoma posteriorly. Immediate pain relief was achieved after percutaneous vertebroplasty. Complete resolution of hematoma was noted three months after procedure. We theorized that intravertebral stability after treatment might have played a role in this patient.