Vertebroplasty

About Vertebroplasty Surgery

VertebroplastyVertebroplasty is a surgical spinal treatment that is majorly performed as a treatment for compression fractures in the spine. Compression fractures are one of the main conditions that trigger vertebroplasty surgery and they take place when extreme pressure on the vertebrae causes is to break. Compression fractures usually occur because of a spinal condition   called osteoporosis that makes the bones weak, porous and brittle. These fractures are extremely uncomfortable and can cause the patient back pain that is very severe.

Benefits of Vertebroplasty

Studies show that vertebroplasty surgery can be very beneficial for people who suffer from back pain that is disabling due to compression fractures. Benefits of the surgery include:

  • In this surgical procedure, bone cement is injected in the vertebrae that is broken, which stabilizes the fracture and supports the spine
  • Vertebroplasty is known to help the patient get a lot of relief from pain so that he is able to go back to his normal life
  • This surgery help the patient get rid of his pain medication dependence and also help increase his mobility
  • It also prevents further fractures as the cement fills the space of the weakened bones

Vertebroplasty Recovery

Most of the time this surgical procedure is performed on an outpatient basis that means the patient can go home the same day. Vertebroplasty usually takes one hour for each vertebra. After which the patient is required to lie flat on his back for two hours so that the cement can harden.

The patient is allowed to resume his daily activities soon after the surgery although the surgeon may advice you to take help of rehabilitation specialist so that you can regain your strength as well as normal life in the best way possible. .

Surgery is a big decision that needs the expert handing and guidance of the best health care professionals in the field of spinal surgery.

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