How Do You Repair An Aging Spine With Vertebroplasty?
Statistics show that back pain is the second-leading medical complaint in the United States, affecting 95 percent of people over the course of their life. Wear and tear on your spine over years of use and the normal aging process is the biggest contributor to back pain. Osteoporosis and disc degeneration are two of the most common conditions affecting people as they age. Step 1 Learn about a repair procedure for aging spines called vertebroplasty. This technique is non-surgical, minimally invasive and used to strengthen broken vertebra weakened by osteoporosis. Step 2 Consider this treatment if you are experiencing severe, chronic pain caused by osteoporotic compression fractures. Vertebroplasty is a successfully treatment for older patients that are too weak and cannot tolerate spinal surgery or their bones are not strong enough for surgical repairs. Step 3 Alleviate debilitating back pain, increase functional abilities, return to your previous activities and prevent further vertebral
