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Surgery for Multiple Myeloma
About this Treatment
Techniques of Surgery for Multiple Myeloma
The techniques for surgery for bones damaged by multiple myeloma include:
- Vertebroplasty: The surgeon injects a special cement mixture into a fractured vertebra (in your backbone). The cement mixture is medical-grade, used for medical procedures. The cement stabilizes the vertebra and allows you to return to normal activity after a recovery period.
- Kyphoplasty: First, the surgeon inflates a balloon-like device in the bone to make space. Then the surgeon fills the space with medical-grade cement.
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About this Treatment
Learn about the conditions treated, risks, techniques, and types of surgery for multiple myeloma.
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