Project Description

OPACITY+®

Low Viscosity Bone Cement for Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty

OPACITY+® is a low viscosity, self-curing bone cement with a high content of radiopaque agent for an optimized and safe level of visualization during percutaneous vertebral bone augmentation procedures.

Its composition has been designed to get the most suitable handling properties for surgeon’s convenience.

ADVANTAGES

  • Low viscosity
  • Loaded with Hydroxyapatite (HA)
  • Easy & safe to inject
  • 50% Radiopaque agent

References

Designation Reference
OPACITY+® T040320Z

Bibliography

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Anselmetti, G. C., G. Corrao, et al. (2007). « Pain relief following percutaneous vertebroplasty: results of a series of 283 consecutive patients treated in a single institution. » Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 30(3): 441-7.
Muijs, S. P., M. J. Nieuwenhuijse, et al. (2009). « Percutaneous vertebroplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: evaluation after 36 months. » J Bone Joint Surg Br 91(3): 379-84.
Afzal, S., S. Dhar, et al. (2007). « Percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic fractures. » Pain Physician 10(4): 559-63.