Treatment for Vertebral Compression Fractures
Spinal compression fractures can be extremely painful and often do not heal on their own. Kyphoplasty is a procedure that can help.
Conditions Kyphoplasty Can Treat
Kyphoplasty is used to treat spinal or vertebral compression fractures.
How Kyphoplasty Works
Kyphoplasty, also called vertebral augmentation, is a minimally-invasive procedure to restore the height and strength of the fracture bone in the spine. It is typically done with moderate sedation and takes about 1 hour. Live x-ray imaging is used to guide the tools.
Treating spinal compression fractures can help improve function by improving breathing, mobility, and pain.