Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty



Fractures and crushes have different degrees and depending on the loss of height, they can benefit from a kyphoplasty or a vertebroplasty.

In vertebroplasty, guided by an image amplifier, a cement mixture is injected into the fractured bone through a hollow needle. In kyphoplasty, a balloon or jack is first inserted into the crushed bone, through the hollow needle, to create a cavity or space. Cement is injected into the cavity after the balloon or cat is removed. This minimally invasive surgery is an excellent option for patients with painful vertebral fractures generally produced as a result of osteoporosis, which is used when a short stay in the operating room and in the hospital is best. In both treatments, after the intervention the patient can go home on the same day, although rest will be necessary for at least 24 hours, and then gradually recover normal activity.