Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty: How to prepare and what to expect - 06/2023

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Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, treatments to strengthen a broken backbone. It includes how the treatment works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, and what to expect during the treatment.

Author

Interventional Radiology

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2005

Revision Date

06/2023

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General Subject

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Therapeutic Procedures

Specific Subject/Keyword

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Osteoporosis

Languages

English

Record ID

3216