Kyphoplasty
About Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spinal procedure used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures by restoring vertebral height and stabilizing the fractured bone with medical cement. The procedure helps reduce pain, improve posture, and res...
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spinal procedure used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures by restoring vertebral height and stabilizing the fractured bone with medical cement. The procedure helps reduce pain, improve posture, and restore spinal alignment. It is commonly used in osteoporosis-related fractures.
Overview
The procedure includes: Balloon insertion into the fractured vertebra Restoration of vertebral height Injection of bone cement Stabilization of the spinal fracture Kyphoplasty is commonly recommended for: Osteoporotic fractures Compression fractures Painful vertebral collapse Selected spinal tumors Imaging guidance improves precision and safety during the procedure.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Kyphoplasty
- ⦾ Sudden severe back pain
- ⦾ Height loss
- ⦾ Stooped posture
- ⦾ Reduced spinal mobility
- ⦾ Difficulty walking
Recovery & Outlook
Kyphoplasty provides significant pain relief and improves spinal alignment. Long-term outcomes improve with bone-strengthening therapy and rehabilitation.
Risks
- ⦾ Cement leakage
- ⦾ Infection
- ⦾ Bleeding
- ⦾ Nerve injury
- ⦾ Future spinal fractures
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Avoid heavy lifting temporarily
- ⦾ Continue osteoporosis treatment plans
- ⦾ Attend follow-up spinal evaluations
- ⦾ Perform rehabilitation exercises regularly
- ⦾ Maintain proper posture habits
Doctors Who Perform Kyphoplasty
Meet experienced orthopedics (bone & joint care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform kyphoplasty.
Dr Naveen Kumar B M
MBBS, MS Orthopedics
KMC: 112492
Consultant Arthroplasty, Trauma, Sports Medicine ad Arthroscopy Surgeon
Dr Sharan Achar T
MBBS, MS Ortho, DNB, FASSI, FAO
KMC: 109282
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Dr Sudhindra Dharmavaram
MBBS, MD (ANAES), FFPMRCA (UK) - Orthopedics
KMC: 80575
Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon
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