Stryker Kyphos

[SpineandWine]

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Hi everyone,

I’ve always used medtronic for my kyphos but will be working with a group that exclusively uses Stryker. Does anyone have any experience with it and good resources on how to utilize the device?

 

[SgtThunderfistMD]

Balloon or spinejack?

 

[BobBarker]

It is a very nice system. I think their filling guns and cement are excellent. The 11g cannula don’t easily accommodate the balloon sometimes. The tolerances are just too tight.

 

[RoloTomassi]

Stryker is known for strong balloons and viscous cement. I like their curved system too

 

[SpineandWine]

Balloon or spinejack?

Which one do you recommend?

 

[lobelsteve]

Which one do you recommend?

Entirely different procedures with different indications.

 

[SpineandWine]

Okay, will most likely have to do cadaver training then to learn about it

 

[lobelsteve]

Okay, will most likely have to do cadaver training then to learn about it

If you have done any kypho, the Stryker kits are easier to use than other companies. Especially if use the battery powered mixer.
Reps happy to come out and support you.

 

[manowar rules]

It is a very nice system. I think their filling guns and cement are excellent. The 11g cannula don’t easily accommodate the balloon sometimes. The tolerances are just too tight.

That's interesting, I have also occasionally had difficulties getting the Stryker deflated balloon back into cannula, especially if I am placing it for a second or third time. Overall though I find the Stryker cement consistency to be much more reliable than Medtronic

 

[HyperSonic]

That's interesting, I have also occasionally had difficulties getting the Stryker deflated balloon back into cannula, especially if I am placing it for a second or third time. Overall though I find the Stryker cement consistency to be much more reliable than Medtronic

Stryker kits are also at least 50-100% more expensive than other vendors…