Kyphoplasty is a minimal invasive surgery performed to repair spine fractures (vertebral compression fractures) by injecting bone cement. It is similar to Vertebroplasty.
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Kyphoplasty is a minimal invasive surgery performed to repair spine fractures (vertebral compression fractures) by injecting bone cement. The procedure is similar to Vertebroplasty.
The approach in Kyphoplasty involves the use of a small balloon that is inflated to create a void prior to injecting bone cement. After a void is successfully created the procedure continues in the same manner to that of a vertebroplasty.
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
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