Kyphoplasty

What Is Kyphoplasty?

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment for painful vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) in the spine. During the procedure, a small balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra and inflated to create a cavity or space. This cavity helps to restore some of the lost vertebral height caused by the compression fracture. After creating the cavity, bone cement is injected into the space to stabilize the fractured vertebra and relieve pain. Kyphoplasty not only stabilizes the vertebra but also helps to correct spinal deformities and restore the height of the collapsed vertebra.

Patient Experiences

Every day, DRI strives to ensure patients have the best possible experience before, during and after their exams and procedures. It shows in patient feedback.

This is a team, and when you walk in, you know that you are working with a team that understands what is happening to you and is here to support you. There is nothing awful, frightening or scary about this, because it is a place that is affirmative, it is supportive and it is a place of peace.
—Whitney V.

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