What are Vertebral Augmentation Procedures?
Vertebral augmentation procedures, including vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, are designed to treat painful vertebral compression fractures, often caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or cancer. In vertebroplasty, a special cement is injected into the fractured vertebra to stabilize it. Kyphoplasty involves inserting a small balloon into the vertebra to restore height before cement injection. Both procedures provide rapid pain relief and improve spinal stability, allowing patients to regain mobility and quality of life.
This procedure helps to:
- Stabilize spinal fractures.
- Provide rapid pain relief.
- Improve mobility and posture.
- Reduce need for long-term pain medications.
- Prevent further collapse of the vertebra.
What to expect after Vertebral Augmentation?
Patients often notice improvement within hours to days after the procedure. Recovery is typically quick, with most patients resuming normal activity within a few days.
- Rapid reduction in fracture pain.
- Small incision with minimal scarring.
- Return home the same day.
- Low complication rate.
- Improved ability to move and perform daily tasks.
