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Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses cement to augment the vertebra and stabilize vertebral compression fractures, which in turn reduces bone pain.
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Part of the IMF's Understanding series, this booklet covers everything you need to know about vertebral compression fractures and kyphoplasty. In PDF form for viewing and downloading. |
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An IMF Webcast that addresses frequently asked questions about kyphoplasty: Who is a good candidate? What clinical outcomes are you looking for? Can a patient receive kyphoplasty while undergoing chemo? How quickly have patients reported pain relief after the procedure. |
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At ASH 2004, the IMF sponsored a special "Controversies in Myeloma Management" program. View a video of the presentation Sigurd Berven, MD, from the University of California San Francisco, gave on Kyphoplasty. |
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Published in Leukemia advance online publication, 29 May 2008; 1–6 |
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