Learn how the Kyphon Assist™ directional cannula offers flexibility and control when treating spine fractures (VCF). Experienced faculty will present cases using this new technology. Faculty are paid consultants of Medtronic.
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Video Index:

0:00-8:35 Kyphon Assist™ Technology review

8:35-16:18 – Dr. Levy’s cases

16:18-38:21 – Dr. Andreshak’s cases

38:21-47:46 – Dr. Acharya’s cases

47:47-1:24:45 – Q&A

47:47 – Balloon Size Choice and Positioning

50:50 – Cement Resistance Technique

53:37 – Redirecting Balloons with Kyphon Assist™ Directional Cannula

56:30 – Patient Selection

59:36 – Cement Fill, Extravasation Risk and Management (see *Wang reference mentioned at 1:00:40)

1:08:09 – Leveraging Kyphon Assist™ in Cancer Patients

1:11:18 – Accessing the Vertebral Body and Exchanging via K-wire

1:12:35 – Kyphon Assist™ Compared with Mechanical Implants (references the SAKOS Study)

1:17:26 – Ability to Re-pressurize the Adjacent Level Disk

1:19:09 – Cannula Size Expectations (10g vs. 8g) and Adopting the Kyphon Assist™ Directional Technology


*Wang P, Li J, Song Z, Peng Z, Wang G. Utilization of the directional balloon technique to improve the effectiveness of percutaneous kyphoplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures and reduction of bone cement leakage. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019;98(19):e15272.