Minimally Invasive Relief for Painful Back Fractures - Cheryl Hoffman, MD - UCLAMDChat

Learn about minimally invasive options for back fractures that can significantly reduce pain in this informative talk by UCLA interventional radiologist Cheryl Hoffman, MD. Explore techniques and sample cases as Dr. Hoffman discusses causes of back fractures, traditional medical treatments, and the risks associated with delayed intervention. Discover the tools used in minimally invasive procedures, including radio frequency devices and kyphoplasty, and understand how these treatments can benefit patients with osteoporotic bone or cancer-related fractures. The presentation concludes with a Q&A session, providing valuable insights for those seeking relief from painful back fractures.

Introduction
Questions
Relief for painful back fractures
Minimally invasive relief
Causes
Osteoporotic bone
Traditional medical treatment
Risk of having a second fracture
Candidate
Different Shapes
Example
Dont wait too long
Tools used
Radio frequency devices
Kyphoplasty
Vertebral Body
Balloon
Cement
Cancer
After Treatment
Questions Answers