Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are minimally invasive procedures used to treat painful spinal fractures, commonly caused by osteoporosis or trauma. These procedures help stabilize the fractured vertebra and provide rapid pain relief.
Both techniques involve injecting medical-grade cement into the affected vertebra, while kyphoplasty also uses a small balloon to restore vertebral height before cement injection.
These procedures are recommended for:
You may experience:
The procedures are performed using minimally invasive techniques:
These treatments offer several advantages:
Recovery is usually fast and comfortable:
The goal of treatment is to stabilize the fracture, relieve pain quickly, and restore mobility for a better quality of life.
Vertebroplasty involves direct cement injection, while kyphoplasty uses a balloon to restore height before injecting cement.
Yes, they are safe and widely performed with high success rates and minimal complications.
Many patients experience significant pain relief within hours to a few days after the procedure.
These are usually daycare or short-stay procedures depending on the patient’s condition.