Procedure: Kyphoplasty
The procedure is typically performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on patient and procedural factors. Using fluoroscopic guidance, a small incision is made in the back over the fractured vertebra. A specialized balloon catheter is inserted through the incision into the collapsed vertebra and inflated to create a cavity. The balloon is deflated and removed, and bone cement (polymethylmethacrylate) is injected into the cavity to stabilize the fracture and restore vertebral height.
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Post-operative Care for Kyphoplasty:
Immediate pain relief is often experienced post-procedure, with patients encouraged to gradually resume normal activities. Physical therapy may be recommended to strengthen the back muscles and improve posture. Regular follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor healing and assess the need for additional interventions.
Goals of Kyphoplasty:
Restore spinal height and alignment
Reduce pain and spinal deformity
Benefits of Kyphoplasty:
Benefits of kyphoplasty include:
Minimally invasive
Low risk of complications
Rapid pain relief
Short recovery time
Side Effects:
Risk of infection
Cement leakage
Nerve injury
Resources:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007511.html
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/kyphoplasty
