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What Is Vertebroplasty?
Vertebroplasty provides new hope for those suffering from
severe back pain caused by osteoporosis or metastatic
tumors. These conditions can cause bones to become brittle,
resulting in weakened vertebra. Once this happens, the
smallest activity can cause these vertebrae to collapse.
These vertebral compression fractures cause extreme pain,
which limits the possibility of normal movement or simple
activities.
In the past, people who had compression fractures were
provided with three treatment options: pain medications,
bed rest and external bracing. While these conservative
choices are still the first choice for reducing discomfort,
if severe pain persists, patients can now be referred
to a specially trained physician to see if Vertebroplasty
will work for them.
Immediate Pain Relief-Minimally
Invasive
Vertebroplasty stabilizes the collapsed vertebra using
a specially formulated acrylic bone cement. It is a typically
outpatient procedure (no hospitalization, no surgery)
and requires only a local anesthetic. Once the area of
the spine is numb, the doctor inserts one or two needles
through a small incision. Most patients experience pain
relief within hours. Best of all, patients are able to
resume their daily activities within 48 hours. |
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