TREATMENT

Kyphoplasty / Vertebral Augmentation

IMAGE-GUIDED SPINE PROCEDURE

Kyphoplasty and vertebral augmentation are minimally invasive, image-guided procedures used to stabilize selected painful vertebral compression fractures. For appropriate patients, treatment may help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support recovery.
  • Treats spine compression fractures
  • Stabilizes weakened vertebrae
  • Uses image guidance
  • May improve mobility
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Quick Summary

Key takeaway: Kyphoplasty / vertebral augmentation stabilizes selected painful vertebral compression fractures by placing bone cement into the fractured vertebra.

The procedure may be considered when fracture pain persists, mobility is limited, and imaging confirms an appropriate compression fracture. Treatment planning depends on fracture age, symptoms, imaging findings, bone health, and overall medical risk.

WHAT IS KYPHOPLASTY / VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION?

Kyphoplasty and vertebral augmentation are image-guided spine procedures used to treat selected vertebral compression fractures. These fractures can occur when a vertebra collapses or weakens, often due to osteoporosis, trauma, or certain bone conditions.

During vertebral augmentation, bone cement is placed into the fractured vertebra to help stabilize it. Kyphoplasty may also use a small balloon to create space or help restore some vertebral height before cement placement.

These procedures are not appropriate for every back pain condition or every spine fracture. Evaluation and imaging are needed to confirm whether the fracture is the likely pain source and whether minimally invasive stabilization is appropriate.

Who May Be a Good Candidate

  • Compression fracture pain
  • Limited mobility
  • Imaging confirms fracture
  • Pain persists despite care
  • Suitable fracture anatomy
A full evaluation helps determine whether kyphoplasty or vertebral augmentation is appropriate based on pain pattern, fracture age, imaging findings, bone health, and overall medical risk.

Conditions Treated

Kyphoplasty / vertebral augmentation may be considered for selected painful vertebral compression fractures when stabilization may help reduce symptoms.

Vertebral Compression Fractures

A collapsed or weakened vertebra can cause severe back pain and reduced mobility.

Osteoporotic Fractures

Low bone density can make vertebrae more vulnerable to painful compression fractures.

Painful Spine Fractures

Persistent fracture pain may limit walking, standing, sleep, and daily activity.

Fracture-Related Mobility Loss

Stabilizing the fracture may help selected patients regain movement and function.

Benefits of Treatment

  • Stabilizes fracture
  • May reduce pain
  • May improve mobility
  • Minimally invasive approach
  • Uses image guidance
Benefits depend on fracture type, timing, pain source, bone quality, and overall health.

How the Procedure Works / What to Expect

Kyphoplasty / vertebral augmentation is performed with imaging guidance. A small pathway is created into the fractured vertebra, and bone cement is placed to help stabilize the fracture.

Preparation Before Treatment

  • Spine imaging is reviewed
  • Pain pattern is assessed
  • Medications are reviewed

During the Procedure

  • Imaging guides placement
  • Fracture is accessed
  • Bone cement is placed

Recovery & Aftercare

  • Monitoring follows treatment
  • Activity guidance is given
  • Bone health may be addressed

Risks / Considerations

  • Cement leak is possible
  • Pain may persist
  • New fractures can occur

Related Treatments / Alternatives

Depending on fracture type, pain source, and overall spine health, kyphoplasty / vertebral augmentation may be considered alongside other spine or image-guided treatments.

Spine Fracture Treatment

Evaluation and treatment planning for painful vertebral compression fractures.

Image-Guided Joint Injections

Targeted injections used for selected joint or spine-related pain conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spine procedure that may use a balloon and bone cement to stabilize selected painful vertebral compression fractures.
Vertebral augmentation is a broader term for procedures that place bone cement into a fractured vertebra to help stabilize it.
Candidates may include selected patients with painful vertebral compression fractures confirmed by imaging, especially when pain persists and mobility is limited.
No. Kyphoplasty treats selected compression fracture pain. Back pain from arthritis, disc disease, muscle strain, or nerve problems may need different care.
Risks may include bleeding, infection, cement leakage, nerve irritation, continued pain, allergic reaction, or additional fractures over time.
The best option depends on fracture age, imaging findings, pain severity, bone health, medical risk, and whether conservative care has helped.

Locations

LVVIS offers evaluation and treatment planning at multiple Las Vegas locations. Choose the office that is most convenient when scheduling your visit.

LVVIS West Side Consultation Office

8930 W Sunset Rd, Suite 350
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Consultations and vascular evaluations

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LV2 Limb & Vascular Division

8930 W Sunset Rd, Suite 350
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Limb preservation and podiatry partnership care

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LVVIS East Procedure Office

2250 E Flamingo Rd, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Procedures, diagnostics, and circulatory care

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LVVIS West Side Surgical Center

6120 S Fort Apache Rd, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Advanced vascular and interventional procedures

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