Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume 13, Issue 9, Part 1 , Pages 883-886 , September 2002

Prospective Evaluation of Pain Relief in 100 Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: Results and Follow-up

  • J. Kevin McGraw, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to J.K.M., Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3555 Olentangy River Rd., Suite 2050, Columbus, OH 43214
    • Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus
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  • John A. Lippert, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus
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  • Kirk D. Minkus, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Interventional Radiology, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio
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  • Parag M. Rami, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Interventional Radiology, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio
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  • Thomas M. Davis, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus
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  • Ronald F. Budzik, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus

Received 27 February 2002 ,Revised 22 May 2002 ,Accepted 22 May 2002.

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 None of the authors has identified a conflict of interest.

PII: S1051-0443(07)61770-9

doi: 10.1016/S1051-0443(07)61770-9

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume 13, Issue 9, Part 1 , Pages 883-886 , September 2002

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