Kyphoplasty

A fall or osteoporosis can cause vertebral compression, which may result in sometimes disabling back pain. The surgeon inserts a balloon into the vertebra to restore its height, then fills the space with bone cement to stabilize it. Performed under local or light general anesthesia, the procedure takes less than an hour and pain relief is often immediate.

This minimally invasive technique avoids more extensive back surgery and allows for a quick return to walking.