Patient was having a vertebroplasty.Radiologist was attempting to reposition the vertebral augmentation needle to add additional cement and the needle would not move.Radiologist made multiple attempts to remove and then tried to remove with the use of hemostats and then the needle broke off with approximately 2 - 2.5 inches above patient's skin.Radiologist contacted an interventional radiologist to discuss case.Plans to transfer the patient to svi for removal on the next morning.The needle entry site was padded with a needle cover and dressed.Patient was given antibiotics prophylactically.Patient procedure was performed at saint vincent infirmary in little rock, ar and interventional radiologist was able to remove the entire needle remaining in the patient (b)(6) 2018.T11 vertebral fracture was reason for the procedure.Route: intravertebral.Is the product compounded: no.Is the product over-the-counter: no.
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