Kyphoplasty Cost in Bangalore

This surgical procedure is recommended:

• To repair vertebral compression fracture (spinal fractures) caused due to osteoporosis or any spinal injury
• As palliative treatment for spinal tumor
• To treat spinal injury

The doctor may recommend the following:

• A thorough physical exam and routine tests
• Fasting for 8 to 10 hours prior to the surgery
• Stopping blood thinners, at least 10 days before the surgery
• MRI to check the exact location of the fracture and plan the best treatment

The procedure is generally performed under local anesthesia, and might take upto 2 hours.

During the procedure,

• A biopsy needle is guided into the fractured vertebra by the help of fluoroscopic x-ray.
• A balloon is injected via the needle, into the bone, and then inflated. This restores the height of the vertebrae.
• This is followed by injecting a cement-like substance into the space created due to the fractured bone.
• The bone cement hardens in approximately 10 minutes. This congels the fragments of the fractured bone and provides stabilization to the collapsed bone.
• The needle is removed and skin puncture is bandaged.

After the procedure is complete, the patient is made to rest for 2 to 3 hours. Generally, the patient is discharged on the same day.

After the discharge, the doctor will recommend the patient to

• Medically manage osteoporosis so as to prevent spinal fracture
• Avoid strenuous activities for 3 to 4 weeks
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption
• Take dietary supplements (eg. calcium, vitamin D)

Although vertebroplasty is a safe procedure, certain complications may occur. Commonly known complications are:

• Bone cement leakage
• Numbness
• Paralysis
• Headache
• Infection