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Balloon kyphoplasty has now been carried out worldwide on over 230,000 patients with more than 275,000 vertebral fractures. As with every technique, the best results are achieved if the special indications and contraindications are strictly adhered to.
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Becker, S. (2008). Indications, contraindications and imaging in balloon kyphoplasty. In: Becker, S., Ogon, M. (eds) Balloon Kyphoplasty. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-74221-1_5
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