Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures used to treat painful spinal fractures, often caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or tumors. These procedures help stabilize the fractured vertebrae, reduce pain, and restore spinal alignment, allowing patients to regain mobility and improve quality of life.
How Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty Works
In vertebroplasty, a special bone cement is injected directly into the fractured vertebra to stabilize it. Kyphoplasty is similar, but a small balloon is first inserted and gently inflated to restore vertebral height before the cement is placed. Both procedures are performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision and safety, usually with minimal anesthesia.
Advantages of Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty
- Rapid relief from fracture-related pain
- Stabilizes the spine and prevents further collapse
- Restores vertebral height and spinal alignment (kyphoplasty)
- Minimally invasive with short recovery time
- Patients can often return to daily activities quickly
Schedule a Consultation
If you are experiencing pain from a spinal fracture or compression, Kyphoplasty or Vertebroplasty may provide effective relief. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn which procedure is right for you.