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.