Extrapedicular Vertebral Augmentation
First time I have reason to do a true extrapedicular kypho. 60 y/o M on chronic glucocorticoids presents with severe low back pain. Edema noted at L3 and L4, patient with prior instrumented fusion at L4-5.
Screws are fairly superior at L4, so I was planning on using Beall's extrapedicular inferior end plate access, aka low and outside (3rd picture).
Since I hadn't augmented a fused level before, Stryker connected me to one of their KOLs. He was...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: manowar rules Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
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