Vertebroplasty
What is vertebroplasty?
Vertebroplasty is an effective treatment for patients suffering from painful spinal compression fractures commonly associated with osteoporosis. It is an outpatient procedure lasting about an hour. Using x-ray guidance equipment, a needle is inserted through a tiny skin incision. Bone cement is injected into the fractured vertebra to prevent further collapse and relieve pain. This bone cement takes only 15 minutes to harden and has been used in hip and knee replacement for over 30 years.
Who should be considered for this procedure?
A CT, MRI, x-ray, or bone scan can help to determine who is a candidate for the procedure. Typically, individuals are women older than 55 with osteoporosis-induced compression fractures who have not responded to more conservative treatments. The treatment is also available for men with similar fractures and symptoms.
Patients with persistent spinal pain or a known spinal fracture can schedule a consultation with an interventional radiologist to determine if they might benefit from vertebroplasty.
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