What is vertebroplasty?
Vertebroplasty is an outpatient procedure for stabilizing compression fractures in the spine, in which special cement is injected into a fractured vertebra, with the goal of relieving your spinal pain and restoring your mobility. The cement hardens, stabilizing the fractures and supporting your spine.
For people with severe, disabling pain caused by a compression fracture, vertebroplasty can relieve pain, increase mobility and reduce the use of pain medication. Get the best treatment for spine problems in Rajahmundry from Dr. Naga Deepak Nookala, a vertebroplasty specialist in Rajahmundry.
What is Vertebroplasty procedure involves?
During the procedure, bone cement is injected with a biopsy needle into the collapsed or fractured vertebra. The cement (most commonly poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA), although more modern cements are used as well) quickly hardens and forms a support structure within the vertebra that provide stabilization and strength. The needle is placed with fluoroscopic x-ray guidance. The needle makes a small puncture in the patient's skin that is easily covered with a small bandage after the procedure.
What are the risks of Vertebroplasty?
Vertebroplasty is generally well tolerated, with complications usually minor and occurring rare. But patients can face risks such as:
- Hemorrhaging
- Blood loss
- Fractures of ribs or other nearby bones
- Fever
- Nerve root irritation
- Infection
- Cement flowing outside of the bone before it hardens
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