Kyphoplasty

Definitive Guide to Osteoporosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones that causes them to become porous and fragile. It affects women more than men, is associated with aging, and progresses more rapidly after menopause. The good news is that osteoporosis is largely preventable and treatable.

Conservative Treatments for Osteoporosis and Surgery for Vertebral Fractures

Ben Parr — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:04:08 -0800

Once osteoporosis has been diagnosed, patient and physician should work together to develop a treatment plan where the goal is to slow bone loss and prevent fractures. Treatment may include:

Education on diet/nutrition — see Food for Thought: Diet and Nutrition for a Healthy Back.
Exercise (if no fracture) — to help maintain bone density and reduce the risk of falls.
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Description of kyphoplasty surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:13 -0800

The goals of the kyphoplasty surgical procedure are designed to stop the pain caused by a spinal fracture, to stabilize the bone, and to restore some or all of the lost vertebral body height due to the compression fracture.

During kyphoplasty surgery, a small incision is made in the back through which the doctor places a narrow tube. Using fluoroscopy to guide it to the correct position, the tube creates a path through the back into the fractured area through the pedicle of the involved vertebrae.
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Kyphoplasty

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:04 -0800

Definition

A surgical procedure that expands and stabilizes compression fractures of the spine.

During kyphoplasty, a balloon device is introduced into the spine and inflated to expand the bone. The cavity created by the balloon is then filled with a bone cement mixture. With this process completed, an internal cast is formed inside the vertebral body with the goals of reducing pain, stabilizing a damaged area and/or restoring lost height in the vertebral body.

Kyphoplasty Considerations and Alternatives

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:19 -0800

Timing of Kyphoplasty surgery

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Kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:19 -0800

Kyphoplasty overview
Kyphoplasty is an elective surgery designed to achieve three main goals in patients suffering from painful vertebral compression fractures:

Kyphoplasty: a new treatment for osteoporotic fractures

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:13 -0800

More Osteoporosis Info

Back Pain and Fractures

Full Osteoporosis Guide

Osteo. Fracture Prevention

Calcium and Vitamin D

Kyphoplasty: Osteoporosis Fracture Treatment

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:43 -0800

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used for treating vertebral fractures resulting from osteoporosis. This interactive video takes you step by step through kyphoplasty spine surgery.

Mr. WW’s Kyphoplasty procedure

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:13 -0800

Mr. WW had an extensive history of medical problems, including high blood pressure, severe coronary artery (heart) disease and a seizure disorder, so he was felt to be at high risk for general anesthesia and thus local anesthesia was employed during the kyphoplasty procedure as the sole pain-numbing agent.

Here is a summary of the kyphoplasty procedure the patient underwent to treat the vertebral compression fracture that was causing his mid back pain. Most kyphoplasty procedures like this one take between 30 and 45 minutes to complete.

Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Treatment of Painful Spine Fractures

spine-health — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:43:45 -0800

Dr. Jeffrey Spivak discusses sudden onset of acute or severe back pain and when you should be concerned that the new pain is related to or caused by a spinal fracture. He makes recommendations about how long to wait before seeing a doctor, and what kinds of tests should be performed once you do go to your physician. In the second video, he discusses treatment options once you have been diagnosed with a spinal fracture.

Pain relief after a vertebral compression fracture

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:14 -0800

Kyphoplasty for spine fractures

Preventing Spinal Fractures: Diet, Exercise, and Physical Exams

Ben Parr — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:37:01 -0800

More Osteoporosis Info

Osteoporosis Treatments

Spine Fractures

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Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D and participating in weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, dancing and weight-lifting, can help slow the process of osteoporosis by keeping bones healthy.