Vertebroplasty

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vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty is a procedure to treat spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis.

A special bone cement used for medical purposes (called poly-methylmethacrylate) is injected into the bone to stabilize the crushed vertebrae. Often, more than one crushed vertebrae can be treated in a single procedure. The interventional/ neurointerventional radiologist guides a needle to the spot using special X-ray equipment.

Vertebroplasty takes from one to two hours to perform, depending on how many bones are treated. The procedure may be performed with mild sedation and local anesthesia that numbs the treated area, or the patient may be given general anesthesia.

Some patients experience immediate pain relief after vertebroplasty. Most report that their pain is gone or significantly better within 48 hours. Many people can resume normal daily activities within hours to days after treatment.