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Kyphoplasty

What is a Kyphoplasty?
Answer: A Kyphoplasty is a procedure used to treat painful compression fractures in the bones of the spine. These fractures lead to the collapse or compression of a vertebra, causing the spine to shorten and curve forward. During a Kyphoplasty, the doctor places a needle through the skin and into the spine bone. A balloon is then placed through the needle, into the bone, and then inflated. This restores the height of the vertebrae. Cement is then injected into the space to prevent further collapse.

Why is a Kyphoplasty performed?
Answer: The most common cause of compression fractures of the spine is osteoporosis—thinning of the bones. The procedure may also be done if there was an injury to the area or if cancer has damaged a vertebra. The procedure is recommended for those who have had severe and disabling pain for 2 months or longer and have no relief from rest, back braces, medicines or physical therapy.

Are there any potential complications?
Answer: Standard anesthesia complications are possible; therefore proper pre-operative treatment is important. Some potential post-procedure complications include bleeding, infection, allergic reactions to medication, breathing or heart problems and leakage of the bone cement into surrounding area.

What type of anesthesia is used during Kyphoplasty?
Answer: Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that is most often performed using local anesthesia and sedation, where the patient is asleep and unable to feel pain.

Is Kyphoplasty painful?
Answer: Patients may feel sore in the area where the needle was inserted. This pain should resolve within a couple of days and is alleviated by applying ice to the sore area.

How long will it take me to heal from the procedure?
Answer: You will go home on the same day as the procedure and should be able to walk. It is best to stay in bed for the first 24 hours (except to use the bathroom) and then slowly return to your regular activities.
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How effective is Kyphoplasty?
Answer: Kyphoplasty usually provide pain relief either immediately or within 48 hours of the procedure. The majority of patients are satisfied with the results and are able to return to their usual activities before the vertebral fracture occurred.

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