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Correction of post-traumatic hyperkyphosis by multiple Chevron osteotomies

Trauma including Osteoporotic Fractures • 14m

Correction of post-traumatic hyperkyphosis of the upper thoracic spine by multiple Chevron osteotomies
Kandziora Frank MD, Professor
BGU, Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie und Neurotraumatologie
Friedberger Landstrasse 430
60389 Frankfurt
Germany
Project 10-025

This video shows multiple Chevron osteotomies (correction of about 5° per level) to correct a relatively flexible hyperkyphosis and a posterior column shortening by tension banding manoeuvre along the pre-bent rods.

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thoracic spine, kyphosis, posterior spinal fusion, openoperatingtheatre, spine surgery, Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Chevron osteotomy, hyperkyphosis, tension band manoevre, posterior column shortening

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