Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures, often caused by osteoporosis or injury. During the procedure, a small balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra to restore height and create space, which is then filled with bone cement. This stabilizes the bone, relieves pain, and helps correct spinal deformity, allowing patients to return to daily activities more comfortably.

Vertebroplasty is a similar procedure that stabilizes spinal fractures by injecting medical-grade bone cement directly into the collapsed vertebra. While it does not restore height or correct spinal curvature, it is highly effective in reducing pain and reinforcing the bone. Vertebroplasty is often recommended when the main goal is rapid pain relief and stabilization.