CASE 26 History: A 73-year-old man with a history of a treated compression fracture 1 year ago presents with new back pain. 1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis? (Choose all that apply.) b. Kyphoplasty 2. All of the following are indications for vertebroplasty except: a. Osteoporotic compression fracture b. Malignant compression fracture c. Compression fracture associated with diskitis osteomyelitis d. Painful benign lesion such as hemangioma 3. All of the following are immediate complications of the procedure except: a. Leakage of cement into the epidural space, disk space, or neural foramina b. Fracture of an adjacent vertebral body c. Rib fracture 4. Which of the following statements regarding complications of vertebroplasty is true?
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