Which Procedure Is Performed to Re-Establish Height of the Vertebrae

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which procedure is performed to re-establish height of the vertebrae with cement?

• A)Kyphosis
• B)Kyphoplasty
• C)Ankylosis
• D)Discectomy

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Definitions:

Hgb

Hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

EKG

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart abnormalities.

ECG

Electrocardiogram; a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart conditions.

Radiopaque Substance

A material that does not allow X-rays or similar radiation to pass through, making it visible on radiographic images.