A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) occurs when the vertebral body fractures and collapses due to osteoporotic conditions, tumours (e.g. myeloma) or trauma.
The principle of kyphoplasty is to restore vertebral body anatomy gently and progressively by inflating balloons and then reinforcing the anterior column of the vertebra with cement. The balloons create a cavity within the vertebral body, compressing the cancellous bone and thus limiting the risk of cement leakage from the vertebral body.
The balloon catheter is then deflated, and the cavity created is now filled with bone cement, avoiding any leakage.
KYPHOPLASTY 13G BENEFITS
Ultimate minimally invasive solution
Fast approach: kyphoplasty procedure with direct percutaneous vertebral access and reduced number of surgical steps
Percutaneous: less invasive and less traumatic treatment
The reduced profile of cannula and balloon catheter
Cavity creation: minimized risk of cement leakage
Vertebral body height restoration
No metallic implants left in situ
Reduction in morbidity and fast functional recovery
Cement injection cannulas (bone fillers) included in the kit are compatible with low and medium viscosity cement. With high viscosity cement, Easynject is recommended.
COMPONENTS
– FAST WORKING CANNULA
used as a vertebral access needle and as a working channel, made by an external cannula and an internal stylet. The needle has a plastic grip.
– DRILL
composed of a metal part with a distal bone drill (screwed terminal portion) and a plastic handle.