You will be positioned face down on the operating table to allow access to your back.
A small incision (usually less than 1 cm) is made near the affected area of the spine.
A narrow tube (cannula) is carefully guided through the incision and into the fractured vertebra under X-ray guidance. A small balloon attached to the tube is then inserted into the collapsed vertebra.
The balloon is gently inflated to create a cavity and to restore the height of the collapsed vertebra as much as possible. This helps to reduce deformity and relieve pain caused by nerve compression.
Once the desired height is achieved, the balloon is deflated and removed. The cavity created by the balloon is filled with a special bone cement-like material called polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). This cement hardens quickly, stabilizing the vertebra and providing structural support.
The incision site is then closed with sutures or surgical glue.
A minimally invasive procedure for vertebral compression fractures where a balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra, inflated to create space, and filled with bone cement to stabilize the fracture, reduce pain, and restore vertebral height.
Combines balloon kyphoplasty with radiofrequency energy to ablate nerve fibers around the fracture site, enhancing pain relief. This procedure aims to improve outcomes for vertebral compression fractures by addressing pain through nerve ablation alongside stabilization with bone cement.
After kyphoplasty, you can expect a relatively quick recovery process. Initially, you may experience immediate relief from the pain associated with vertebral fractures. Some mild discomfort around the incision site is normal and can be managed with prescribed pain medications. Most patients are discharged the same day or after a short observation period.
During the recovery phase, it's important to follow our doctor's post-procedure instructions carefully. This typically includes avoiding strenuous activities for a short period, gradually increasing mobility as tolerated, and attending follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress. Physical therapy may be recommended to strengthen muscles supporting the spine and enhance overall recovery. Overall, kyphoplasty aims to restore vertebral height and stability quickly, allowing you to resume daily activities with reduced pain and improved spinal function.
Kyphoplasty is most beneficial when performed promptly after an acute vertebral fracture, swiftly restoring vertebral height and alignment to mitigate pain and enhance healing.
It excels in alleviating severe pain caused by vertebral fractures, offering rapid relief and improving patients' daily comfort and mobility.
Effective in stabilizing fractures due to osteoporosis, kyphoplasty strengthens weakened vertebrae, reducing the risk of further fractures and promoting long-term spinal health.
It's instrumental in correcting spinal deformities like kyphosis, restoring spinal alignment and preventing worsening curvature for improved posture and function.
The procedure can provide rapid and effective relief from pain caused by vertebral fractures, often leading to improved quality of life and mobility.
By restoring vertebral height, kyphoplasty helps to correct spinal deformities and maintain proper spinal alignment.
The injection of bone cement into the fractured vertebra stabilizes the bone, reducing the risk of further collapse and fractures.
Compared to traditional surgery, kyphoplasty is minimally invasive, involving small incisions and a shorter recovery time, which allows patients to return to normal activities sooner.
By alleviating pain and improving spinal stability, kyphoplasty can reduce disability and dependency on pain medications, promoting a quicker return to daily activities.
For individuals with osteoporosis or at risk of further fractures, kyphoplasty can help prevent future vertebral fractures by reinforcing weakened vertebrae.
