Kyphoplasty WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty is a medical procedure developed by orthopedist Mark A. Reiley, MD, where the original height and angle of kyphosis of a fractured vertebra (of certain types) are restored, followed by its stabilization using injected bone filler material. The procedure is commonly done percutaneously. Height and angle restoration are currently carried out by using either hydraulic or mechanical intravertebral expansion. Kyphoplasty is designed to stop the pain caused by the bone fracture, to stabilize the bone, and to restore some or all of the lost vertebral body height due to the compression fracture. ...more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Two small incisions are made in the back.1
- Serious complications are rare.2
- Either local or general anesthesia is used.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: Kyphoplasty
- ↑ OrthoGate: Kyphoplasty Information
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Kyphoplasty Overview
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