Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat vertebral compression fractures (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