Pathology of Vertebral Fractures

Vertebral fractures usually are not from trauma. They are more common from day-to-day activities, such as bending forward, lifting objects, and climbing stairs.

Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty

• Vertebral fracture stabilization and pain control
• Osteoporotic, traumatic, or tumor related compression fractures of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine
• Office based, outpatient procedure
• Needle technique, no incisions
• X-ray guided, IV sedation, 30 – 45 minute procedure, 1 – 2 levels, in and out of office time usually within 2 – 3 hours

Clinical Outcomes

• Pain control and increased mobility typically within 24 hours post-procedure
• 70% – 90% pain control reported in majority of cases with osteoporotic compression fractures
• Majority of cases report discontinued or significant reduction in amount and strength of pain medications
• Risk of subsequent adjacent fractures post-vertebroplasty not increased over untreated patients
• Control of pain can result in improved posture, no significant vertebral height restoration from procedure