VERTEBROPLASTY/KYPHOPLASTY
What is vertebroplasty:
- Vertebroplasty is the injection of bone cement into the vertebral body in order to relieve pain and/or stabilise the fractured vertebra.
What is kyphoplasty:
- Kyphoplasty is a variation of the procedure using a high-pressure balloon inside the vertebral body to create a space in which to put the cement.
Why it is necessary:
It is indicated in following condition:
- Painful osteoporotic fracture.
- Painful benign vertebral tumour such as a haemangioma or giant cell tumour.
- Painful vertebra due to a malignant tumour/metastasis.
How it is performed:
- These procedures are done through a tiny incision on the skin – one or two for each bone that is treated.
- A Bone biopsy needle is placed into the vertebral body using X-ray/CT guidance and the bone cement is inserted through the needle.
What are benefits:
- It is minimally invasive and day care procedure.
- Most patients experience immediate pain relief after the procedure.
- It is safer and effective.
Preparation for procedure:
- Few basic blood investigations like CBC, PT/INR, viral markers.
- Bring all the records including imaging record.
- Signing consent form.
What are risks:
- Very less; Cement leak, nerve damage or infection (<1 case in 1000).
