Episode # 64 • 20 Dec 2024
Advanced Kyphoplasty Techniques
How can we ensure long-term spine health after tumor ablation? In this follow-up to our previous discussion, Dr. Glade Roper returns to the show to focus on early kyphoplasty treatment for ablation patients, aiming to prevent kyphosis and postural fatigue syndrome.
This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Medtronic.
Timestamps
00:00 - Kyphoplasty Tips and Tools
10:05 - Impact of Radiation Therapy on the Spine
15:43 - Cement Injection Techniques
25:00 - Prevention of Postural Fatigue Syndrome
30:12 - Fracture Morphology on Imaging
34:33 - Balancing Work and Personal Life
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Dr. Roper provides detailed advice on performing kyphoplasty effectively, including methods to ensure optimal cement fill and the use of various tools. He also discusses the challenges of treating irradiated bones, the importance of restoring sagittal alignment for patients, and the need to accurately assess fracture morphologies on imaging.
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