Kyphoplasty

What is kyphoplasty?

Kyphoplasty is a surgical procedure to treat vertebral compression fractures which offers reduced pain, increase mobility, and a minimally invasive alternative to other surgeries.

Why Kyphoplasty?

Kyphoplasty is a vertebral augmentation surgery to treat a fracture in the vertebra, a vertebral compression fracture (VCF), which occurs when the bony block in the spine collapses and causes extreme pain, deformity, and loss of height. The incidence of VCF’s increases with age and most result from low energy injuries in older people with osteoporosis. However, other possible causes of VCF’s include trauma from car accidents or sports injuries or tumors that have started in the spine or spread to the bones.

Although similar to vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty is different because it attempts to address curvature of the spine to restore height. This process involves inflating a small balloon in the vertebra to create space before injecting the bone cement. Therefore, some doctors refer to this procedure as balloon kyphoplasty.

About the Procedure

Your surgeon will perform kyphoplasty in a hospital or outpatient clinic utilizing either local or general anesthetic. The surgical procedure is as follows:

Your surgeon will insert a needle into the spine bone through the skin. They will then use X-ray images to guide them to the correct area.
They will then place a small device called a balloon tamp through the needle and into the fractured vertebra.
The surgeon will inflate the balloon tamp. This helps to restore the height of the vertebrae.
When your surgeon removes the balloon tamp, it leaves a cavity that is injected with acrylic bone cement to prevent it from collapsing again.
Most people will be able to go home from the hospital the same day. A person should not drive unless a medical professional approves it.

Benefits of Kyphoplasty

Osteoporotic vertebral fractures have associations with increased morbidity.
Techniques such as kyphoplasty can provide pain relief and improve spinal support function.
People who have a kyphoplasty procedure will experience a better quality of life afterward.
Kyphoplasty patients may require fewer pain relievers and be more mobile.

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Doc's Corner: Kyphoplasty

The kyphoplasty procedure is a very effective procedure, proven to treat compression fractures. Compression fractures are a common problem, mostly caused by osteoporosis or cancer which has spread to the bones. In the kyphoplasty procedure, the bone is filled with a balloon which is inflated to ensure the bone returns to its previous height. Then, the balloon is removed and a special bone cement is placed inside. The cement provides the stability and strength that the bone was previously lacking due to the fracture. Most of these patients are in severe pain before the kyphoplasty procedure, but most of them are able to go home a couple of hours after the procedure and experience complete pain relief. This procedure can also be utilized for diagnostic purposes to rule out infection. If you or your loved one is dealing with osteoporosis and pain, feel free to contact the Pain Management Center of Meridian. Connect with the Pain Management Center of Meridian: Website: www.PainManagementMeridian.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PainManagementMeridian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/painmanagementmeridian/ Meridian Clinic: (601) 703-5600 Neshoba Clinic: (601) 389-1552

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Doc's Corner: Treating Compression Fractures with Kyphoplasty

Compression fractures are a common problem in our patients, caused by weak bones due to osteoporosis or cancer which has spread to the bones. The kyphoplasty procedure effectively treats compression fractures. In the kyphoplasty procedure, the bone is filled with a balloon. Then, a bone cement is placed inside the bone to provide stability and strength. Most of these patients are in severe pain before the procedure, but they can go home a few hours after the procedure and experience complete pain relief. This procedure can also be utilized to diagnose cancer and infection in the spine for long term pain relief. Connect with the Pain Management Center of Meridian: Website: www.PainManagementMeridian.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PainManagementMeridian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/painmanagementmeridian/ Meridian Clinic: (601) 703-5600 Neshoba Clinic: (601) 389-1552

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Compression Fracture? Watch a Balloon Assisted Vertebral Augmentation - Live

Watch Dr. Lynch Perform a Balloon Assisted Vertebral Augmentation Dr. Paul Lynch preforms a Balloon Assisted Vertebral Augmentation also known as vertebroplasty with balloon to cure back pain due to a compression fracture. Visit our http://arizonapain.com/vertebroplasty-kyphoplasty/ page for more information. Contact us today: 480-351-0213 Call now to schedule an appointment.

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iVas Procedure Animation

http://strykerivs.com/vertebroplasty Learn about Stryker's iVAS(R) Inflatable Vertebral Augmentation System for use in treating vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). The iVAS inflatable balloon system meets your needs for procedure customization and accuracy based on fracture anatomy and presentation. Featuring a stiff distal catheter for easy insertion into a flexible proximal catheter, iVAS has the features you'd expect for treatment of VCFs. iVAS measures up to your expectations and your expertise. Balloon Catheter Stiff distal balloon catheter provides rigidity for smooth insertion. Flexible proximal catheter allows for easy maneuverability. The radiopaque markers on the balloon catheter help facilitate accurate visualization and placement of the balloon. Access Cannula / Stylet The hand drill cuts cleanly through cancellous bone to create a channel for balloon placement. Graduation markings on the access cannula assist in measuring needle depth. From iVAS to our mixer and delivery systems, cements, and needles, our unprecedented portfolio of products lets you customize your treatment approach. Stryker Interventional Spine's innovative solutions are designed to work together seamlessly for ease of use and increased control, helping to provide enhanced procedural efficiency. The information provided by Stryker Interventional Spine is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician to discuss any questions you may have regarding your medical condition and the most appropriate treatment option for you. Part Number: 9100-001-401 Rev None

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Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty ( Spine Surgery) Neuro Surgery; Fortis Healthcare,India

Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty is one of the most effective pain relieving treatments for the elderly patients suffering from osteoporotic compression fractures.Kyphoplasty is a procedure in which the compression fracture of the spine is rectified using a special instrument with a deflated balloon, while Vertebroplasty is a non surgical procedure in which, two hollow needles are put through the pedicles into the fractured vertebral body and bone cement is injected. To Know more: http://elderlyspinesurgery.com/

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iVAS Procedure Animation

Learn about Stryker's iVAS(R) Inflatable Vertebral Augmentation System for use in treating vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). The iVAS inflatable balloon system meets your needs for procedure customization and accuracy based on fracture anatomy and presentation. Featuring a stiff distal catheter for easy insertion into a flexible proximal catheter, iVAS has the features you'd expect for treatment of VCFs. iVAS measures up to your expectations and your expertise. Balloon Catheter Stiff distal balloon catheter provides rigidity for smooth insertion. Flexible proximal catheter allows for easy maneuverability. The radiopaque markers on the balloon catheter help facilitate accurate visualization and placement of the balloon. Access Cannula / Stylet The hand drill cuts cleanly through cancellous bone to create a channel for balloon placement. Graduation markings on the access cannula assist in measuring needle depth. From iVAS to our mixer and delivery systems, cements, and needles, our unprecedented portfolio of products lets you customize your treatment approach. Stryker Interventional Spine's innovative solutions are designed to work together seamlessly for ease of use and increased control, helping to provide enhanced procedural efficiency. The information provided by Stryker Interventional Spine is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician to discuss any questions you may have regarding your medical condition and the most appropriate treatment option for you. Part Number: 9100-001-401 Rev None

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Vertebroplasty Procedure Demonstration

http://helpingbacks.com/vertebroplasty Vertebroplasty using Stryker products uses a specially formulated acrylic bone cement to stabilize and strengthen the fracture and vertebral body. Its done on an outpatient basis and requires only a local anesthetic and mild sedation, eliminating the complications that may result from open surgery and general anesthesia. Stryker Vertebroplasty is considered a minimally invasive procedure because it is done through a small puncture in the patients skin (as opposed to an open incision). Technically simple, it usually takes about 30 minutes to complete. Using sterile technique and fluoroscopic visualization, a 10-, 11- or 13- gauge needle is advanced into the fractured vertebra using a transpedicular approach. Bi-pedicular needle placement is recommended. Once the needles are in the correct position, bone cement is slowly injected into the vertebral body, diffusing throughout the intertrabecular marrow space and creating an internal cast that stabilizes the bone. Following the procedure, patients lie flat on their back for a short period of time as the cement continues to harden. They may then go home. Almost all patients undergoing Stryker Vertebroplasty experience 90% or better reduction in pain within 24-48 hours and increased ability to perform daily activities shortly thereafter. The information provided by Stryker Interventional Spine is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician to discuss any questions you may have regarding your medical condition and the most appropriate treatment option for you. Part Number: 9100-900-017 Rev None

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