Kyphoplasty

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Minimally Invasive Fracture Reduction

1) The Inflatable Bone Tamp is inserted into the fractured vertebral body through small tools

2) The balloon is inflated, reducing the fracture

3) The balloon is deflated and withdrawn, leaving a cavity within the vertebral body

4) The void is filled with the surgeon’s choice of bone filler material

About the Author :

An Orthopaedic Surgeon in Macon, Georgia (GA), specializes in conditions of the neck and back with particular interests in the cervical portion of the spine. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and his professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, Spine Summit Conference Committee, and The Society of Lateral Access Surgery.

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