What is Kyphoplasty

What is Kyphoplasty? 

Kyphoplasty is a procedure that is used to fix compression fractures commonly associated with osteopenia/osteoporosis. It helps to relieve pain, stabilize the bone, and restore some or all of a damaged vertebra’s height. 

How Kyphoplasty Works  

Before the treatment: An interventional radiologist will examine you to be sure you are a good candidate for kyphoplasty. This examination involves an MRI to locate the spinal fractures.  

During the treatment: A nurse will administer an IV and moderate sedation. Your doctor will then use image guidance to advance a needle into the fractured vertebra. Through the needle, a balloon will then be placed in the damaged bone and inflated to make space to inject medical, bone-grade cement, as well as to restore height. This cement fills in the fracture restoring stability to the bone. Then, your doctor will remove the needle.

After the treatment: Recovery is about an hour, sometimes less. Most patients start walking only an hour post-procedure, although talk to your doctor to see if you need to avoid certain activities like exercise. Your back may be a little sore, but it should only last a few days. Most of our patients say they have less pain immediately after kyphoplasty and for others, it can take around two days to a week for pain relief. 

How long does the treatment take?

Some people have multiple levels needing treatment at the same time. Kyphoplasty usually takes around 30 minutes per fracture. 

Talk to your doctor about endovascular treatment at ECCO Medical or contact us HERE. Our expert physicians will help you determine if kyphoplasty is right for you.

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