http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/k The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/k/kyphoplasty <div class="doclabel">Definition</div> A surgical procedure that expands and stabilizes compression fractures of the spine.<br/> <p>During kyphoplasty, a balloon device is introduced into the spine and inflated to expand the bone. The cavity created by the balloon is then filled with a bone cement mixture. With this process completed, an internal cast is formed inside the vertebral body with the goals of reducing pain, stabilizing a damaged area and/or restoring lost height in the vertebral body.</p><p><a href="http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/k/kyphoplasty">read more</a></p> K Back Surgery kyphon Kyphoplasty Osteoporosis Treatment Spine Fracture Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:04 -0800 spine-health 6148 at http://www.spine-health.com