Vertebral Augmentation
Heal fractured vertebrae using Vertebral Augmentation, a category of procedures used to create a cast using bone cement to increase height of vertebrae and provide pain relief.
What happens during Vertebral Augmentation procedures?
Vertebral augmentation is a broad term for procedures, such as kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty, that stabilize fractured vertebrae intending to reduce the patient’s pain. All of the procedures involve injecting bone cement into the inside of the fractured vertebra to create an internal cast inside the bone, stabilizing the fracture, and restoring vertebral height.
At Altus, we have more than 20 years of experience providing vertebral augmentation procedures prioritizing optimum comfort and pain relief to all patients.
What conditions do Vertebral augmentation procedures treat?
Most people who undergo some type of vertebral augmentation have suffered a fracture in a spinal vertebra called a compression fracture. A compression fracture can be caused by relatively minor trauma in patients with osteoporosis, spinal infection, or tumor, or from more significant trauma to the spine.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is common to have questions about your procedure. If these answers are not sufficient, we are always happy to talk in more detail. Just reach out!
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What are the benefits of vertebral augmentation procedures?
The benefits of vertebral augmentation procedures include rapid and sustained pain relief, increased mobility, and improved quality of life.
- What is the average recovery time?
The average recovery time from this procedure is 3 days.
- Do I need to be hospitalized for this procedure?
Vertebral augmentation is done on an outpatient basis and usually requires only local anesthetic. Typically, patients can go home within a few hours of treatment. In some instances, general anesthesia is advised with a short hospital stay.
- What are the potential side effects or risks of this procedure?
Common side effects include but are not limited to, pain at the needle insertion site, wound infection, bleeding, hematoma (collection of blood outside a blood vessel), and allergic reaction. More serious side effects can occur but are uncommon due to the careful execution of the procedure done under constant fluoroscopic guidance.
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Vertebral Augmentation
Heal fractured vertebrae using Vertebral Augmentation, a category of procedures used to create a cast using bone cement to increase height of vertebrae and provide pain relief.