CT MRI Varicose Veins Breast MRI PET Lincoln Nebraska What is a kyphoplasty?
Osteoporotic compression fractures of the vertebral bodies of the spine may result in persistent back pain despite conservative treatment. Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment for compression fractures of the spine performed by an interventional radiologist. A balloon is used to straighten the fractured area, and then bone cement is injected to stabilize the fracture. The procedure takes about 45minutes per fractured vertebral body and pain relief is usually immediate. The procedure is performed through two small incisions in the back and the patient can usually leave the hospital the next day. To schedule a consultation with a doctor, call (402) 423-SCAN (7226). Douglas Winjum, M.D.
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