What Is Thoracic and Lumbar Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty are effective treatment options for patients who are suffering from intractable back pain caused by osteoporotic and pathological compression fractures of the spine. For those patients who meet the surgical criteria, these methods of stabilizing the vertebral fractures of the spine have resulted in rapid and significant reduction in incapacitating pain. Potential candidates for this operation must undergo careful screening and diagnostic work-up before surgery. The operation is generally performed on an outpatient basis.How Is A Kyphoplasty Procedure Performed
To perform the kyphoplasty, the doctor uses a thin surgical instrument, like a needle with a balloon inside it. The instrument is inserted through the skin and back muscles and into the bone. The surgeon then inflates the balloon, which comes out the end of the needle and creates a space in the vertebra as it inflates. This portion of the procedure usually helps the bone regain its normal shape.
Next, the surgeon injects the filler mixture through the needle and into the balloon. X-ray images help the surgeon guide the instruments and ensure that the filler goes into the right place. This cement-like mixture sets and prevents the bone from collapsing again.
The doctor then removes the needle. Since the incision is so small, this procedure does not require stitches.
The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour. If more than one vertebra requires treatment, the procedure may take longer.
Facts About Kyphon® Baloon Kyphoplasty:
Kyphon® Balloon Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can repair spinal fractures. It takes about an hour per fracture level to treat a fracture with balloon kyphoplasty, and the procedure can be done on an outpatient or inpatient basis.
Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty can reduce or eliminate your back pain from a spinal fracture, as well as restore vertebral body height and proper alignment of your spine. Early and effective treatment (fixing the broken bone) may reduce the consequences of spinal fractures, especially those associated with other treatments, for example, prolonged bed rest or use of analgesics.1-3
Other benefits include sustained improvement in mobility, improvement in ability to perform activities of daily living, and improved quality of life.
What is Kyphon® Balloon Kyphoplasty?
Kyphon® Balloon Kyphoplasty is a, minimally invasive procedure that can repair spinal fractures due to osteoporosis, cancer or benign lesion. Clinical studies have shown long-term improvements – in mobility, restored vertebral body height, and reduced back pain.