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Kyphoplasty |
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SPINE CARE HONG KONG |
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ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, STRUCTURED TREATMENT |
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Kyphoplasty is a newer development from vertebroplasty. The most commonly performed type is known as balloon kyphoplasty. The main difference to vertebroplasty is that this procedure has the ability to correct and restore vertebral height and thus spinal alignment and sagittal profile. |
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KYPHOPLASTY ANIMATION |
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Executed properly, kyphoplasty is a very powerful tool to restore vertebral height after a pathological fracture in which the vertebra is collapsed. |
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SUMMARY:
Aims of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty:
Alleviate Pain Prevent further deformity Stabilize Early Mobilisation and Accelerated Rehabilitation Prevent development of neurological deficit Prevent further disability Prevent development of vicious cycle |
