Balloon KyphoplastyThe London Spine Unit : most experienced spine hospital on Harley Street UKPublished articleWe retrospectively evaluated single-level compression fractures (T12-L3) scheduled for a short-segment POS (posterior-only stabilization) using polyaxial screws. Patients averaged 55.7 years (range, 19-65). Patients received either POS or, concomitantly, BK (balloon kyphoplasty) of the fractured vertebrae as well. Primary endpoint was the radiological outcome at the last radiographic follow-up prior to implant removal. POS together with BK of the fractured vertebrae resulted in a significant…Balloon Kyphoplasty Expert. Best Spinal Surgeon UKThe London Spine Unit is a specialist clinic for Balloon Kyphoplasty as Day Surgery.
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The London Spine Unit : most experienced spine hospital on Harley Street UKRead the original publication from Pubmed : Bisegmental posterior stabilisation of thoracolumbar fractures with polyaxial pedicle screws: Does additional balloon kyphoplasty retain vertebral height?