Overview
In balloon kyphoplasty, a small balloon is placed into the fractured vertebra and gently inflated to restore height and create a cavity. The cavity is then filled with bone cement, which hardens quickly to stabilize the fracture.
Many patients experience dramatic pain relief and improved posture within hours to days of the procedure. It is commonly used for vertebral compression fractures related to osteoporosis or spinal trauma.
Conditions Treated
What to Expect
A balloon is placed into the fractured vertebra and inflated to restore height and create space. Bone cement then fills the cavity to stabilize the bone — providing rapid pain relief and improved spinal alignment with minimal recovery time.