Spinal compression fractures and how we can help
Severe back pain with a history of osteoporosis or an accident?
While having osteoporosis or a history of an accident along with back pain doesn’t always mean you have a vertebral compression fracture, they are risk factors for developing one.
Having a vertebral compression fracture or broken vertebrae can be very painful and may not improve quickly. If this is the case, a procedure called a kyphoplasty or vertbroplasty can be done to improve your pain significantly.
First, you will be evaluated to determine if you are an appropriate candidate. If so, a kyphoplasty may be recommended to treat the source of your pain, the broken or collapsed part of your spine.
A kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive, x-ray guided procedure that treats fractures of the spine. A small incision is make that allows a needle to be inserted into the area of the fracture under x-ray guidance. A small balloon is then used to restore the height of the broken vertebrae. The balloon is removed and bone-like cement is then injected into the area of the fracture.
Since kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure, recovery doesn’t take long and you may notice your pain improve quickly. After a short time in the recovery area, you can go home the same day.
If you are suffering from a compression fracture or another painful spine condition, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kline at Integrated Spine and Pain Services.
