Current Perspectives on Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: Current Evidence/Controversies, Patient Selection and Assessment, and Technique and Complications
Figure 6
Modern biplane fluoroscopy allows on-table CT to be performed, with multiplanar reformats. Although the images acquired are susceptible to quantum mottle, the technique is invaluable in PV to quickly assess and confirm cement position and to assess for complications. Sagittal (a) and coronal (b) reconstructions (Siemens Axiom Artis biplane fluoroscopic unit) are shown in a 78-year-old man with recent VCF of L1 treated successfully with PV. An old VCF is noted at L2 (white arrow). A trace of lateral cement leak is noted to the left (dashed black arrow). This was asymptomatic.
