Kyphoplasty and Molly
On March 26th leisa had kyphoplasty done on her L2 vertebrae. They biopsied the bone as well. No result yet from the biopsy but the Kyphoplasty has really helped her back. Kyphoplasty is accomplished by inserting a biopsy-type needle into the bone followed by a balloon. The ballon is expanded to bring the vertebrae back to its normal height. The balloon is removed and polymethylmethacrylate (superglue) is injected to fill the void. Took 20 minutes and the result of the Kyphoplasty is pretty remarkable. Kyphoplasty is my new favorite word.
Friday we kyphoplastied the doc. Tumors are quite still. CA-19-9 markers haven't increased. Kyhpoplasty is cool. CT scans are scheduled for May 3rd to keep tabs on the tumors but there will be no more Kyphoplasty for now. If we could have another child we would name him or her Kyphoplasty. The next few month will be devoted to getting leisa stronger, made possible by the Kyphoplasty.
On a note far more serious than Kyphoplasty, Molly (our 14 year old yellow lab) left this great earth on Saturday after losing the use of her hind legs and not eating or drinking for a few days. Kyphoplasy would not have helped. We mope around the house recalling great Molly stories. She was a geat dog, probably better than yours and smarter, too. The vet took her out very quietly and comfortably. I was with her and she sends her best to everyone. Leisa is okay with the whole thing. It was time.
I will continue to spread the Kyphoplasty message. Everyone should consider the procedure even if your spine is fine. Just being able to say you had Kyphoplasty done will clearly separate you from everyone else (except leisa....and me because I know all about it). How often do you get the chance to have a balloon in your bone? Kyphoplasty rules. If the ballon is not used, the procedure is called vertebroplasty, not nearly as special.
April 30th is our 30th anniversary. We plan to go somewhere very warm. Any ideas
Happy Easter. I've heard the Easter Bunny will be hopping especially well this year resulting from a successful Kyphoplasty procedure.
Jeff K. (for Kyphoplasty)....I've changed my name.
Friday we kyphoplastied the doc. Tumors are quite still. CA-19-9 markers haven't increased. Kyhpoplasty is cool. CT scans are scheduled for May 3rd to keep tabs on the tumors but there will be no more Kyphoplasty for now. If we could have another child we would name him or her Kyphoplasty. The next few month will be devoted to getting leisa stronger, made possible by the Kyphoplasty.
On a note far more serious than Kyphoplasty, Molly (our 14 year old yellow lab) left this great earth on Saturday after losing the use of her hind legs and not eating or drinking for a few days. Kyphoplasy would not have helped. We mope around the house recalling great Molly stories. She was a geat dog, probably better than yours and smarter, too. The vet took her out very quietly and comfortably. I was with her and she sends her best to everyone. Leisa is okay with the whole thing. It was time.
I will continue to spread the Kyphoplasty message. Everyone should consider the procedure even if your spine is fine. Just being able to say you had Kyphoplasty done will clearly separate you from everyone else (except leisa....and me because I know all about it). How often do you get the chance to have a balloon in your bone? Kyphoplasty rules. If the ballon is not used, the procedure is called vertebroplasty, not nearly as special.
April 30th is our 30th anniversary. We plan to go somewhere very warm. Any ideas
Happy Easter. I've heard the Easter Bunny will be hopping especially well this year resulting from a successful Kyphoplasty procedure.
Jeff K. (for Kyphoplasty)....I've changed my name.
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