[Vertebroplasty in treatment of pathological fractures of the lumbar spine].

The authors present the results of 6 cases of lumbar vertebroplasty in the treatment generalized neoplastic disease. In the analyzed group there were 4 females and 2 males (average age: 57 years). In all cases vertebroplasty was performed because of pathological fracture of vertebral bodies and consequent untreatable lumbar pain in. Pain was assessed directly before surgery, 5 days and 8 weeks post-op. using VAS (Visual Analog Scale) and the Oswestry Back Pain Disability Index. In 4 cases major pain relief was noted, while in 1 case moderate pain relief was noted and in 1 case pain symptoms remained unchanged after the procedure.