Some knowledge of Vertebroplasty System

The history of Vertebroplasty System

In 1987, Galibert first reported the application of image-guided PVP technique to treat a patient with C2 vertebral hemangioma. The PMMA cement was injected into the vertebrae and a good result was gained.
In 1988, Duquesnal first applied PVP technique treating osteoporotic vertebral compressive fracture.In 1989 Kaemmerlen applied PVP technique on the patients with metastatic spinal tumor, and gained good result.
In 1998 US FDA approved the PKP technique based on the PVP, which can partly or entirely restore the vertebral height by using an inflatable balloon catheter.

What is Vertebroplasty Kit System?
Vertebroplasty set is a procedure in which a special cement is injected into a fractured vertebra with the goal of relieving your spinal pain and restoring mobility.

Indications of Vertebroplasty Instrument Set?
Vertebral tumor (Painful vertebral tumor without posterior cortical defect), hemangioma, metastatic tumor, myeloma, etc.
Non-traumatic unstable spinal fracture, adjuvant treatment of posterior pedicle screw system to treat vertebral fractures, othersNon-traumatic unstable spinal fracture, adjuvant treatment of posterior pedicle screw system to treat vertebral fractures, others

The Choice between PVP and PKP Vertebroplasty Set?
PVP Vertebroplasty Needle Preferred
1. Slight vertebral compression, vertebral endplate and backwall are intact
2. Old people, poor body condition and patients who are intolerant of long surgery
3. Elderly patients of multi-vertebral injection
4. Economic conditions are poor

PKP Vertebroplasty Needle Preferred
1. Restoring vertebral height and correcting kyphosis is needed
2. Traumatic vertebral compressive fracture