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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXVII | Pages 305 - 305
1 Sep 2012
Majeed H Klezl Z Bommireddy R
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Introduction

The main symptoms in multiple myeloma are the result of skeletal destruction mainly the vertebral column. The current treatments for multiple myeloma include radiotherapy and chemotherapy but unfortunately it is still incurable. However, the symptoms and quality of life of these patients can be improved by cement augmentation which has gained popularity in the recent years.

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To analyse the efficacy and safety of cement augmentation and to assess the survival and outcome of the patients with vertebral fractures secondary to multiple myeloma.