Vertebroplasty

What is a vertebroplasty?

Vertebroplasty procedures are treatments for spinal compression fractures (bone breaks in your spine). They use surgical cement to repair the fractures, which are often caused by spinal tumors, spine injuries, or osteoporosis. 

This minimally invasive procedure can reduce discomfort and your risk of complications. See the experts at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners at the first sign of ongoing or severe spine pain.

Who may be a candidate for a vertebroplasty?

You might be a candidate for a vertebroplasty if you have bone breaks in your spine that don’t get better with physical therapy, rest, medications, or other conservative treatments. 

The Comprehensive Pain Management Partners experts discuss your symptoms and medical history, ask about your lifestyle, complete a physical exam, and order X-rays or other diagnostic tests. They personalized a pain-reducing treatment that offers long-lasting outcomes.

How can I prepare for a vertebroplasty?

Follow your pain specialist’s instructions to get ready for your vertebroplasty. You might need to stop taking certain medications or dietary supplements and avoid foods and drinks before your scheduled appointment. Avoid smoking and make arrangements for a ride home afterward. 

What should I expect during the procedure?

When you arrive at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners for a vertebroplasty, you’ll change into a hospital gown. You can receive sedation or general anesthesia to help you feel relaxed or fall asleep. 

Your specialist inserts a needle into your skin and uses X-rays to guide it into a precise position in your spinal bone. They inject surgical cement into the fractured area to hold the affected bones together. Vertebroplasties often last about one hour for each bone treated. 

What happens after a vertebroplasty?

After you complete the procedure, follow your post-surgery instructions. Have someone drive you home and stay with you. Get plenty of rest, take any medications as prescribed, and avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for six weeks or as instructed. 

Vertebroplasties have high success rates. You might experience pain relief within a day or two, with continued improvements appearing over time. 

Adopt healthy lifestyle habits that could include making diet or supplement changes to keep your bones strong, staying active, and getting plenty of sleep. 

Follow up with the Comprehensive Pain Management Partners experts to ensure long-lasting pain-relieving outcomes.

Schedule a vertebroplasty evaluation today at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners by calling the office or booking a visit online.