====== Kyphoplasty ======

Kyphoplasty is a [[minimally invasive]] surgical [[procedure]] used to treat [[vertebral compression fracture]]s (VCFs), typically caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or tumors.

🔧 How it works:

A small balloon is inserted through a needle into the collapsed vertebra.

The balloon is inflated to restore vertebral height and create a cavity.

The balloon is then removed, and the cavity is filled with bone cement (usually polymethylmethacrylate or PMMA).

The cement hardens quickly, stabilizing the fracture and reducing pain.

🧠 Clinical Goals:
Pain relief

Spinal alignment restoration

Prevention of further vertebral collapse

Improved mobility and function

⚠️ Risks and Considerations:
Adjacent level fractures due to altered biomechanics

Cement leakage

Infection or bleeding

Effectiveness is best in acute/subacute fractures