Kyphoplasty

Procedures to restore vertebrae to their original shape following vertebral compression fractures by inflating a balloon inserted into the vertebrae, followed by removal of the balloon and injection of BONE CEMENTS to fill the cavity.

Year introduced: 2011

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Tree Number(s): E02.718.275.500.500, E04.555.165.500.500

MeSH Unique ID: D058498

Entry Terms:

• Balloon Vertebroplasty
• Vertebroplasty, Balloon

Previous Indexing:

• Spinal Fractures/surgery (2001-2010)
• Vertebroplasty (2006-2010)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Orthopedic Procedures
Cementoplasty
Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Orthopedic Procedures
Cementoplasty
Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty