Single-balloon kyphoplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures : far-lateral extrapedicular approach

Single-balloon kyphoplasty via an extrapedicular approach has been reported to be effective because it requires less time than conventional two-balloon kyphoplasty and has comparable therapeutic efficacy. However, single-balloon kyphoplasty is not popular because the extrapedicular approach is belie...

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Published in:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2009, 45(2), , pp.122-126
Main Authors: Ryu, Kyeong-Sik, Huh, Han-Yong, Jun, Sung-Chul, Park, Chun Kun
Format: Article
Language:English
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신경외과학
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Summary:Single-balloon kyphoplasty via an extrapedicular approach has been reported to be effective because it requires less time than conventional two-balloon kyphoplasty and has comparable therapeutic efficacy. However, single-balloon kyphoplasty is not popular because the extrapedicular approach is believed to be complicated and unsuitable for the thoracolumbar and lumbar spine. The authors describe a standardized surgical technique that utilizes a far-lateral extrapedicular approach for single-balloon kyphoplasty, which can be performed in any part of the spine by physicians without substantial difficulty.
ISSN:2005-3711
1598-7876
DOI:10.3340/jkns.2009.45.2.122