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• Herniated disc
• Spinal stenosis
• Vertebral Compression Fracture
• Spinal instability
• Spinal cord tumors
• Spinal injuries
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Vertebral Compression Fracture
A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in the vertebrae that
causes it to collapse. This causes the spinal column above it to bend
forward. Most VCF’s occur in people with underlying osteoporosis,
although these fractures can also occur without a specific cause. They
may cause significant back pain that is unresponsive to rest or pain
medications. They can lead to serious health problems, including eating
and sleeping disorders, lung conditions, and difficulty walking or
performing normal activities. |
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Kyphoplasty
Surgeons perform a minimally invasive procedure, called kyphoplasty, to
treat painful compression fractures of the vertebrae of the spine. It is
performed by inserting an inflatable balloon through a very small
incision. A small tube is inserted down into the bone to create a path
into the fracture. The balloon is inserted and inflated, creating a
space that can be filled with bone cement. Kyphoplasty has a very high
success rate for pain relief, fracture reduction and stabilization. |
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