Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

(Advanced minimally invasive spine fracture treatments offering instant pain relief and rapid recovery)

In my practice, I often meet elderly patients who develop severe back pain after a simple slip or minor fall. Many assume it’s just an age-related ache — but often, it turns out to be a small spinal fracture caused by osteoporosis. At Bangalore Back, we specialize in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty — minimally invasive day-care procedures that can restore stability, relieve pain, and help patients walk again within hours.

These procedures have transformed how we treat spinal compression fractures. They are particularly helpful for older adults, cancer patients with fragile bones, or anyone with painful vertebral collapse due to osteoporosis. Families often tell me that seeing their parents walk pain-free again after months of suffering feels nothing short of miraculous.

Understanding Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

Both procedures aim to stabilize a fractured vertebra and relieve pain — but each uses a slightly different approach.

• Vertebroplasty: A special bone cement is injected into the collapsed vertebra under X-ray guidance to stabilize it instantly.
• Kyphoplasty: In addition to cement, a tiny balloon is inserted first to gently lift and restore the height of the fractured vertebra before filling it with cement.

Both techniques are performed under local or general anesthesia through a 5 mm skin incision. The procedure typically takes less than an hour and provides immediate pain relief.