100-Year-Old Woman Gets Relief from Debilitating Back Pain after Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.Centenarian Has Reason to Celebrate on World Osteoporosis Day, Oct. 20, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS -- On World Osteoporosis Day, October 20, centenarian Helen Daniels Helen Daniels (née Simpson, previously White) was a fictional character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, portrayed by the late actress Anne Haddy. She appeared from the very first episode in 1985 until the character's death in 1997, making Helen the of Poughkeepsie, NY, has a good reason to smile; she's able to comfortably walk again following minimally invasive spine surgery. After suffering two spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis, Mrs. Daniels had debilitating de·bil·i·tat·ing adj. Causing a loss of strength or energy. Debilitating Weakening, or reducing the strength of. Mentioned in: Stress Reduction back pain. After being treated with a minimally invasive spinal procedure, called balloon kyphoplasty, she no longer suffers from back pain and is able to walk with the aid of a walker or cane. Osteoporosis is a disease that leads to fragile bones and an increased susceptibility to fractures of the spine, hip or wrist. The degenerative disease is the main cause of the estimated 1.4 million vertebral compression fractures vertebral compression fracture Compression fracture of back Orthopedics A traumatic fracture of a vertebral body which may occur in a background of osteoporosis or malignancy and cause kyphosis and spinal cord pressure. See Herniated disk. (VCFs) of the spine suffered annually worldwide that need the attention of a physician.(i) The International Osteoporosis Foundation The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), registered as a not-for-profit, non-governmental foundation in Switzerland, functions as a global alliance of patient, medical and research societies, scientists, health care professionals, and international companies concerned about is sponsoring World Osteoporosis Day on October 20 with the goal of informing and educating the patients and policy makers about osteoporosis prevention. The day encourages individuals to take steps to take action; to move in a matter. See also: Step to improve their bone health. "World Osteoporosis Day is the ideal occasion to bring attention to this disease that affects an estimated 75 million people in the United States, Japan and Europe," said Alex DiNello, vice president and general manager, KYPHON([R]) products, part of the Spinal and Biologics business at Medtronic. "Mrs. Daniels' positive outcome is further evidence, as supported in a recent study(ii), that patients who are treated with balloon kyphoplasty may experience better quality of life, back function and back pain relief than those who undergo only non-surgical management." Mrs. Daniels sustained two VCFs in December of 2008 and was treated at first with back braces and pain medication by her private care physician, Dr. Rajiv Narula. However, the pain persisted. Dr. Narula referred her to Dr. Kenneth Hansraj, an orthopedic spine specialist with New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Spine Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine rehabilitation medicine Physiatry, physiotherapy A field of therapeutics that bridges the gap between conventional and nonconventional medicine; rehabilitation physicians may adminsiter or prescribe mechanical–eg, massage, manipulation, exercise, movement, , who performed the balloon kyphoplasty procedure. During the minimally invasive balloon kyphoplasty procedure that gave Mrs. Daniels relief from her back pain, tiny balloons are inserted into fractured vertebrae Vertebrae Bones in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions of the body that make up the vertebral column. Vertebrae have a central foramen (hole), and their superposition makes up the vertebral canal that encloses the spinal cord. and inflated to create a space. The space created by the balloons is filled with a special type of cement to secure the position of the bones. "Mrs. Daniels is in remarkable health and was an ideal candidate for the procedure," said Dr. Hansraj. "Today Mrs. Daniels reports no back pain, is walking and, most importantly, is enjoying her time with her four sons and eight grandchildren." For more information on World Osteoporosis Day go to: www.iofbonehealth.org More information on osteoporosis is located at www.nof.org. For more information on balloon kyphoplasty, go to www.kyphon.com. To locate a physician trained in balloon kyphoplasty, go to: http://www.kyphon.com/us/physicianfinder.aspx?siteid=1. About Balloon Kyphoplasty During the minimally invasive balloon kyphoplasty procedure, a needle and tube are used to create a small pathway into the fractured bone. Orthopedic balloons are inserted and then inflated inside the fractured bone in an attempt to restore vertebral ver·te·bral adj. 1. Of, relating to, or of the nature of a vertebra. 2. Having or consisting of vertebrae. 3. Having a spinal column. body height and correct angular deformity angular deformity deformity of limbs by angulation at joints or in the bones themselves. See also diaphyseal, metaphyseal, epiphyseal dysplasia. . Inflation of the balloons creates cavities in the vertebral body that are filled with bone cement, forming an "internal cast" to support the surrounding bone and prevent further collapse. More than 500,000 patients worldwide have been treated with balloon kyphoplasty. Balloon kyphoplasty differs from other surgical therapies for VCFs such as vertebroplasty, which is designed to stabilize the fracture without correcting vertebral body deformity Deformity See also Lameness. Calmady, Sir Richard born without lower legs. [Br. Lit.: Sir Richard Calmady, Walsh Modern, 84] Carey, Philip embittered young man with club foot seeks fulfillment. [Br. Lit. or providing a controlled fill for bone cement distribution. With balloon kyphoplasty, inflation of the balloons compacts the cancellous bone cancellous bone n. See spongy bone. cancellous bone Spongy bone, see there , which may fill fracture lines and reduce leak pathways. The presence of the space also allows a more viscous bone cement to be injected under low manual pressure. These features are designed to potentially reduce the risk of leakage. Risk Statement The complication rate for KYPHON([R]) Balloon Kyphoplasty is low, but all surgical procedures carry risk. Serious complications may occur, including leakage of bone cement, and in rare instances complications may result in death or paralysis. This procedure is not for everyone. A prescription is required. Please consult your physician for a complete list of indications, benefits, and risks. Only you and your physician can determine whether this procedure is right for you. About Medtronic's Spinal and Biologics Business The Spinal and Biologics business is based in Memphis, Tenn. It is the global leader in today's spine market and is committed to advancing the treatment of spinal conditions. The Spinal and Biologics business works with world-renowned surgeons, researchers and innovative partners to offer state-of-the-art products and technologies for neurological, orthopedic, dental and spinal conditions. Medtronic is committed to developing affordable, minimally invasive procedures that provide lifestyle-friendly surgical therapies. More information about the company and its treatment therapies can be found at www.medtronic.com and its patient-education Web sites, www.back.com, www.iscoliosis.com, www.maturespine.com and www.necksurgery.com. ABOUT MEDTRONIC Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people around the world. Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended April 24, 2009. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. KYPHON([R]) Balloon Kyphoplasty incorporates technology developed by Gary K. Michelson Gary K. Michelson, founder of Karlin Technology, is a surgeon turned inventor. On April 22, 2005, Medtronic Inc. paid US$ 1.35 billion to settle a patent lawsuit and also to acquire his spine surgery-related patents. External links
(i) Johnell O, Kanis JA. An estimate of the worldwide prevalence and disability associated with osteoporotic fractures. Osteoporos Int 2006;17(12):1726-33. (ii) Wardlaw W, Cummings SR, Van Meirhaeghe J, et al. Efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty compared with non-surgical care for vertebral compression fracture (FREE): a randomised Adj. 1. randomised - set up or distributed in a deliberately random way randomized irregular - contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices" controlled trial controlled trial Clinical research A clinical study in which one group of participants receives an experimental drug while the other receives either a placebo or an approved–'gold standard' therapy. See Blinding, Double-blinded. . Lancet. 2009; Vol 373. Published on www.thelancet.com on February 24, 2009. |
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