Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to treat painful spinal compression fractures, often caused by osteoporosis. It stabilizes the fracture and helps restore vertebral height using bone cement.

• You may need blood tests and imaging studies beforehand.
• Stop blood thinners if advised by your doctor.
• Avoid food or drink after midnight before the procedure.

Under local or general anesthesia, a small incision is made in the back. A balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra, inflated to create space, and then filled with bone cement to stabilize the bone. The procedure usually takes 1-2 hours.

• Bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction to anesthesia.
• Leakage of bone cement outside the vertebra.
• Rare nerve injury or new fracture near the treated area.

Most patients notice significant pain relief within days. Recovery is quick, with many returning to normal activity within a week. Follow-up includes imaging and evaluation of bone health to prevent future fractures.