Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used for treating fractures caused by osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Videos
Not only can osteoporosis cause significant changes in a person's life, it can also lead to spine fractures and severe back pain. These videos overview topics such as osteoporosis risk factors, the anatomy of a vertebral fracture, and osteoporosis anatomy.
A spine surgeon discusses sudden acute back pain and when it could be a spine fracture, as well as treatment options for spine fractures.
This video describes an osteoporotic fracture, the physical and sensed symptoms of it, and the treatment options for a painful vertebral fracture.
Compression fractures occur most often in the thoracic and lumbar sections of the spine and can be caused by traumatic injury or as a result of osteoporosis.
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