Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

What are Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs)?

Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) occur when the bony block or vertebral body in the spine collapses, which can lead to severe pain, deformity and loss of height. These fractures more commonly occur in the thoracic spine (the middle portion of the spine), especially in the lower part.

What is Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty?

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are procedures used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures (spine fractures) in the spinal column, which are a common result of osteoporosis or trauma.

Vertebral Fracture

Symptoms and causes

Acute back pain
Subacute back pain
Intense midline pain
Referred or band-like radiating pain (not to the legs)
Unresponsive to medical therapy
Elderly
Osteoporosis
History of Osteoporotic fracture(s)
Female
Low weight
Steroid use
Lack of exercise
Smoker
Calcium/vitamin D deficiency
Cancer

How Much time for pain relief after procedure?

Some patients feel pain relief even before getting off the procedure table. This procedure provides significant relief and avoids the use of narcotics.