Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spine procedure used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures, most commonly caused by osteoporosis. It is designed to relieve back pain, stabilize the fractured vertebra, and restore lost vertebral height.
Compression fractures most frequently occur in the thoracic spine but may also affect the lumbar spine. These fractures can lead to severe pain, reduced mobility, and progressive spinal deformity.
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that repairs a fractured vertebra using a balloon and bone cement (PMMA – polymethylmethacrylate).
The goals of kyphoplasty are to:
By reinforcing the fractured vertebra internally, kyphoplasty can significantly decrease pain and prevent further collapse.
Kyphoplasty is indicated for vertebral compression fractures caused by:
It may also be used to help correct kyphotic deformity associated with spinal compression fractures and secondary postural kyphosis.
Patients with vertebral compression fractures may experience:
Persistent pain despite conservative management may indicate the need for interventional treatment.
Kyphoplasty is performed under imaging guidance in an operating or procedure suite.
The procedure includes:
Most kyphoplasty procedures are completed in less than one hour, and many patients return home the same day.
Kyphoplasty is available at our Jersey City, NJ office at 100 Town Square Place, Suite 405. Serving patients from Hoboken, Bayonne, Weehawken, and surrounding Hudson County communities. Learn more about pain management in Jersey City.
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