All Treatments
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty
30 to 60 minutes per level
Immediate pain relief; avoid heavy lifting for 2 to 4 weeks
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures that stabilize vertebral compression fractures by injecting medical-grade bone cement into the fractured vertebra. Kyphoplasty additionally uses a balloon to restore vertebral height before cement injection. These procedures provide immediate structural stability and dramatic pain relief for fractures caused by osteoporosis, cancer, or trauma.
How It Works
- 1Under fluoroscopic guidance, a needle is placed into the fractured vertebra
- 2For kyphoplasty: a balloon is inflated to restore vertebral height
- 3Medical-grade bone cement is injected to stabilize the fracture
- 4The cement hardens within minutes, providing immediate stability
- 5The procedure is performed through a small needle puncture
Benefits
- Immediate pain relief from fracture stabilization
- Restores vertebral height (kyphoplasty)
- Prevents further collapse of the fractured vertebra
- Performed under local anesthesia with same-day discharge
Conditions This Treats
- Osteoporotic compression fractures
- Cancer-related vertebral fractures
- Traumatic vertebral fractures
"The least intervention for the greatest outcome." Dr. Osman recommends this treatment only when it is the most appropriate option for your specific condition and goals.
Is Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty Right for You?
Book a consultation with Dr. Osman to discuss whether this treatment fits your specific condition and goals.