Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty is used to repair vertebral compression fractures, by restoring vertebral height and shape as much as possible. It is performed through small cannulae, placed percutaneously inside the vertebral body, using precise fluoroscopic guidance. Then, a balloon is inserted and carefully inflated, restoring the vertebral height, followed by filling the space with bone cement, stabilizing the fracture. Some patients get instant relief from the procedure. To benefit the most, the procedure has to be done as soon as possible after diagnosing acute vertebral compression fracture, preferably within 10 weeks of the fracture.

What to expect on the day of the procedure:

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to allow enough time for preparation

You will be escorted to the procedure room, and positioned on the procedure table, usually in a face-down position

Procedure will be carried out with generous local anesthesia (numbing)

Procedure should take 1-2 hours, but please allow extra time for recovery

This is usually done under sedation, so please have a driver with you or arrange transportation, and you must have a responsible adult with you at home until you recover.

Please check with your physician if you need to fast before the procedure

Important- Please notify us if you are on any type of blood thinners, as some of them will need to be stopped several days prior to the procedure.

Kyphoplasty

What to expect on the day of the procedure:

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