- Kyphoplasty
- Spinal Metastasis
- Interventional Oncology (IO)
- Musculoskeletal Interventional Radiology (Musculoskeletal IR)
- Vertebral Augmentation
- Kyphosis
- Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF)
- Interventional Spine
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Postural Fatigue Syndrome (PFS)
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.
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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.