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Vertebral Fracture and Kyphoplasty
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What is Vertebral Fracture and Kyphoplasty?
What is a Vertebral Fracture?
A vertebral compression fracture is an injury to one of the “back bones” making up the spine resulting in breakage and collapse of the bone structure.
They can be a result of osteoporosis, trauma or an abnormality within the actual bone due to malignant and benign conditions.
What is Kyphoplasty?
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses the placement of two small balloons in the fractured vertebral body in order to elevate the collapsed portion, and then subsequently fills it with cement to support it and treat the pain that is originating from the fractured portion.
Can I bring my children to my imaging appointment?
For safety, children under 12 may not be left in the waiting room without a supervising adult. They may not accompany patients in the exam room. If supervision isn’t available, your appointment will be rescheduled. Families of Obstetrical patients will be allowed in the room for a limited period of time, but only when an adult accompanies the minor children.