Here are five quick facts about the procedure:
• Dr. Chang performed the surgery at Community Hospital in Munster.
• The procedure is designed for patients with vertebral compression fractures.
• Kiva is an alternative to balloon kyphoplasty.
• The procedure typically takes 30 minutes per fracture.
• Physicians can perform the procedure on an outpatient basis.
During the procedure, physicians implant a coil-shaped device through a one-centimeter incision along with cement to set the bone.
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