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cord-254837-zhxabt66	Giorgi, P. D.	Vertebral compression fractures in multiple myeloma: redefining the priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic	2020-05-14		.txt	text/plain	1648	82	45	Here we present a case of symptomatic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) in an elderly patient positive for COVID-19 with newly diagnosed MM, treated with kyphoplasty. Indeed, other reports on urgent spine surgery during the pandemic highlighted the benefit of treating two broad categories of spinal disease as urgencies: first, acute traumatic fractures with spinal instability; and second, spinal cord or nerve root compression with severe pain or neurological deficit [1, 2] . Answering our initial question on what is deferable during COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to highlight how a non-considered urgent procedure such as kyphoplasty can be the key for a right treatment. Indeed, in this case report, our decision making was not in accordance with an expert opinion on what is considered as urgent spinal surgery but was instead tailored to the specific needs of the patient. Balloon kyphoplasty versus non-surgical fracture management for treatment of painful vertebral body compression fractures in patients with cancer: a multicentre, randomised controlled trial	./cache/cord-254837-zhxabt66.txt	./txt/cord-254837-zhxabt66.txt