Vertebroplasty

What is Vertebroplasty?

Vertebroplasty is a surgery that injects cement into a broken vertebra to relieve spinal pain and restore functionality. This treatment is a prevalent consequence of osteoporosis. In the fractured bone, the surgeon might use imaging guidance to inject a cement mixture. The cement hardens, stabilizing the fractures and supporting your spine. Vertebroplasty can reduce pain, improve mobility and reduce the use of pain medicine for individuals with serious, disabling pain triggered by a compression fracture.

What are the symptoms leading to doctor’s recommending – Vertebroplasty? 

• Pain
• Limited spinal mobility
• Height loss
• Trouble bending

Evaluations for Vertebroplasty 

• X-ray
• CT scan
• MRI

Treatment for Vertebroplasty

In case of serious pain, the surgeon provides medication to patients for sedation or general anesthesia. A constant X-ray is used to direct the needle into a broken vertebra, protecting the patient’s body from radiation. Slowly the cement is injecting into the vertebrae and the doctor may apply a second injection completely fill it, based on how the cement enters the vertebra. The cement hardens, and the bone stabilizes. Various broken bones could be treated simultaneously.

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