A minimally invasive procedure, kyphoplasty involves
placing tiny balloons into bone spaces left by osteoporosis. The balloons are
filled with orthopedic cement, which stabilizes a vertebral compression
fracture.
Also
Known As:
- Spine surgery
- Pain
management
Conditions
Treated with Kyphoplasty:
Kyphoplasty may be performed in cases of spine
trauma, vertebral osteonecrosis, shortened spine, a recent compression fracture
due to osteoporosis and pain due to multiple myeloma, metastasized cancer and
vertebral hemangioma.
Non-surgical alternatives to kyphoplasty include bed
rest, steroid injections, pain medication, back brace and physical therapy.
Vertebroplasty is a surgical alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia
with Kyphoplasty:
Kyphoplasty may be performed with local anesthesia.
It can also be performed with general anesthesia, which means that the patient
is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Prognosis
after Kyphoplasty:
The prognosis for a positive end result following kyphoplasty
is good. Most patients experience pain relief.
Recovery
from Kyphoplasty:
Total recovery from
kyphoplasty takes one to two days.
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