Posterior long segment stabilization of an adjacent insufficiency fracture
Pingel Andreas MD
BGU Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie und Neurotraumatologie
Friedberger Landstrasse 430
60389 Frankfurt
Germany
Project 15-025
This video demonstrates a posterior long segmental stabilization with cement augmented pedicle screws in a 80-year old female osteoporotic patient. In addition, it is shown, how to connect a newly placed instrumentation with prior implanted screws and rods.
Balloon kyphoplasty of T8 in an osteoporotic fracture
Unterweger Marie-Therese MD
Germany
Project 15-029
This video shows the technique of a balloon kyphoplasty and how to make the treatment decision for surgery versus conservative treatment in a patient with an osteoporotic fracture of T8.