Guest(s)
J. Kevin McGraw, MD
Topic
Osteoporosis and Compression Fractures
Topic Info
Vertebral compression fractures can cause significant pain and complications. Osteoporosis, which is characterized weak bones, greatly increases the risk for compression fracture. This program discusses the causes and treatment options for vertebral compression fractures.
Guest Info
Dr. J. Kevin McGraw practices at Riverside Radiology Associates, Inc. in Columbus, OH. He specializes in vascular and interventional radiology. His undergraduate education was at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. McGraw has numerous peer-reviewed papers and numerous invited lectures. In 2004 Dr. McGraw published a textbook titled Interventional Radiology of the Spine. He has led several large prospective studies on the clinical effectiveness of percutaneous vertebroplasty.
Host
Deborah Watson
Show Date
2009-05-06
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