VERTEBROPLASTY/ KYPHOPLASTY

Toshortho17 Aug, 2022Health

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are similar spinal procedures in which bone cement is injected through a small hole in the skin (percutaneously) into a fractured vertebra with the goal of relieving back pain caused by vertebral compression fractures. It was found to be effective in treating osteoporosis-related compression fractures of the spine. Evidence does not support a benefit of kyphoplasty over vertebroplasty with respect to pain, but the procedures may differ in restoring lost vertebral height. It is usually performed by a spine surgeon or interventional radiologist. It is a minimally invasive procedure and patients usually go home the same or next day of the procedure.