NO PATIENT CARE ISSUES SHOULD BE COMMUNICATED THROUGH THIS FORM.
Kyphoplasty
Balloon Kyphoplasty surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can treat vertebral compression fractures caused by weakened bones, osteoporosis, cancer, or benign lesions. Kyphoplasty helps in restoring the height, strength and correct posture by infusing bone cement in the affected vertebra.
SYMPTOMS –
- Fractures due to osteoporosis.
- Fractures caused by weakened bones in patients with diagnoses such as Metastatic cancer, kidney disease, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
- Severe pain and deformity related to a vertebral fracture that is unrelieved by conservative treatments such as pain medications and bracing.
DIAGNOSIS
- Bone Density Test: A test used to diagnose osteoporosis using special x-rays to determine bone density or strength.
- X-rays
- MRI: magnetic and radio waves are used to create a computer image of soft tissue such as nerves and ligaments.
- CT scan: This test creates 3D images from multiple x-rays and shows your physician spinal structures not seen on regular x-ray.
TREATMENT AND PROCEDURE FOLLOWED IN INDIA –
Under the guidance of medical experts and professionals, following steps are followed:-
- MAKING SPACE FOR BALLOON
The surgeon will make a pathway into the fractured vertebra using a hollow instrument. A small balloon is then guided through the instrument into the bone.
- INFLATING THE BALLOON AND REMOVING THE BALLOON
Once in position, the balloon is slowly inflated to gently raise the collapsed bone into its normal position. When the bone is in the correct position, the surgeon deflates and removes the balloon. This leaves behind a void—or cavity—within the vertebral body.
- FILLING THE VERTEBRAL VOID
To prevent the bone from collapsing again, the void is filled with orthopedic cement.
- FORMING THE INTERNAL CAST
Once set, the cement forms a cast inside the vertebral body that stabilizes the bone. To fully secure the bone, the procedure is sometimes performed on both sides of the vertebral body.
ADVANTAGES OF THE SURGERY –
- Reduction in back pain
- Vertebral body height restoration
- Improvement in quality of life and mobility
- Improved daily living
- Less post-operative care
