Annually, in the United States, osteoporosis leads to over 700,000 spinal fractures, a number significantly surpassing that of hip fractures, as reported by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. These spinal fractures, often treated with kyphoplasty for compression fracture, can also result from cancers such as multiple myeloma, breast, lung, and prostate cancers. The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation indicates that a substantial majority of multiple myeloma patients, approximately 70 to 95%, suffer from advanced metastatic bone disease, primarily in the spine, increasing the risk of fractures. Without timely intervention, these fractures can progress, potentially leading to kyphosis, a condition characterized by a rounded back, which can severely compress the chest and abdominal cavity, resulting in serious health complications.
In Chicago, balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive orthopedic solution that stabilizes spinal fractures while effectively reducing pain and correcting vertebral deformity. This procedure, part of the vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty treatments, has been reported to offer several benefits:
The kyphoplasty surgery in Chicago involves:
In Chicago, kyphoplasty surgery typically requires around one hour per fracture and may involve an overnight hospital stay. The type of anesthesia, local or general, is chosen based on the patient’s overall health condition. Medicare and most other insurance plans often cover this procedure.
Vertebroplasty in Chicago is a procedure designed to offer relief to patients with prolonged, debilitating pain from compression fractures in the spinal vertebrae. This treatment involves injecting bone cement into the vertebrae to stabilize the fractures. It results in notable pain relief and restoration of mobility for many patients, making it a crucial part of vertebroplasty for compression fractures in Chicago.
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed in about an hour (per level) to treat a fracture. The recovery time is typically short, with most patients being able to return to their normal activities within a few days. However, in general, it depends on the extent of the fracture and the patient’s overall health.
During the kyphoplasty procedure, the surgeon will determine if local or general anesthesia is more appropriate for the patient based on the patient’s overall condition. Local anesthesia numbs the area around the fracture, while general anesthesia puts the patient to sleep. Either type of anesthesia can be used for the kyphoplasty procedure.
Kyphoplasty helps stabilize the spine and can relieve pain for patients who have suffered a vertebral compression fracture. The procedure can also help to improve the patient’s posture and prevent the fracture from getting worse. It further corrects the deformity caused by the fracture, which can help improve the patient’s quality of life.
After kyphoplasty, it is important for the patient to avoid strenuous activity, bending, lifting, or twisting for at least six weeks. These activities can put undue pressure on the spine and may cause the fracture to worsen. It is also important that you regularly follow up with us to ensure that the fracture is healing properly.
