Which procedure is performed to re-establish height of the vertebrae with cement?

a. Kyphosis
b. Kyphoplasty
c. Ankylosis
d. Discectomy


ANS: B
Kyphoplasty is performed percutaneously with the introduction of a catheter and balloon assembly into the collapsed vertebral body. The balloon is expanded with contrast media then removed and replaced with bone cement.

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