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Kyphoplasty

Dr. Andres Betts demonstrates how to properly advance the cannula for a mechanical lumbar-kyphoplasty. He discusses the importance of using proper fluoroscopic views to ensure optimal cannula placement as well as patient safety. Dr. Betts explains the advantages of this technique over a balloon kyphoplasty; one major advantage being it is a unipedicular technique.