Introduction: Only in recent years has balloon kyphoplasty gained significance in the treatment of vertebral fractures as an adequate minimally invasive vertebral stabilization technique. Kyphoplasty ...

"Prior to treatment, the vast majority of patients could not walk without assistance and required the strongest prescription medications to control pain. One week after the procedure, more than three ...

When vertebral compression fractures cause intense pain and make it difficult to function, a minimally invasive procedure called Kyphoplasty can quickly relieve the pain and restore mobility. Brain ...

A kyphoplasty is a procedure used to treat certain fractures in vertebrae, or bones of the spine. The fractures treated by kyphoplasty are compression fractures. These fractures usually occur in bones ...

The Kyphon Assist Directional Cannula is compatible across the Medtronic portfolio of balloon kyphoplasty products, including the Kyphon Xpander™ II Inflatable Bone Tamps. It provides the following ...