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Review
. 2007 Feb;28(2):200-3.

Kyphoplasty: an assessment of a new technology

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Kyphoplasty: an assessment of a new technology

H J Cloft et al. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2007 Feb.

Abstract

Kyphoplasty is a new procedure for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures that is being performed with increasing frequency. Representing the Technology Assessment Committee of the American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, we present a review of the available information regarding this new technology.

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