Kyphoplasty vs Vertebroplasty Explained
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive spinal procedures used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures, most commonly caused by osteoporosis. Both involve stabilizing a fractured spinal bone using medical cement, but kyphoplasty also includes a step to create space inside the vertebra before cement injection. This key difference can affect pain relief, spinal alignment, and […]
What Is Kyphoplasty and How It Works?
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat painful spinal compression fractures, most often caused by osteoporosis, injury, or certain cancers. It works by creating space inside the collapsed vertebra with a small balloon, then filling that space with medical cement to stabilize the bone, reduce pain, and help restore spinal height. Understanding What […]