See Also: ...this basic step-by-step explanation of the surgery technique (above) to correct kyphosis.

* The surgical technique shown is for illustrative purposes only. The technique(s) actually employed in each case will always depend upon the medical judgement of the surgeon exercised before and during surgery as to the best mode of treatment for each patient.

Surgical Correction of Kyphosis

The Leading Edge of Spine Research and Advanced Surgical Technique

This animation demonstration of a revolutionary surgical hardware system and technique developed by Dr. Dennis Crandall of the Sonoran Spine Center in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

This technique is identified by Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics as the "Crandall Method" for treating scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis.

Campbell's is a widely used resource for orthopedic surgery and "...an essential resource for the operative orthopedic surgeon." (— JAMA)

See Also: The new development of kyphoplasty (surgery) for treatment of compression fractures, for patients who have experienced a recent vertebral compression fracture due to osteoporosis