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Vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty is an outpatient procedure proven to effectively decrease pain and increase mobility without open surgery—often within 24-48 hours of treatment.[1]

Multiple clinical studies have shown that vertebroplasty has a high success rate[1][2][3][4][5] and a low complication rate.[4][6] This minimally invasive treatment is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia, alleviating possible complications of general anesthesia and overnight hospital stays. It is quick and simple to perform, results in a 90% or better reduction in pain[1], and is covered by Medicare and most private insurers.

Vertebroplasty is performed by specialists, including interventional radiologists, neuroradiologists, surgeons, and pain management physicians, and involves injecting a specially formulated bone cement into the vertebrae to stabilize the fracture. X-ray guidance is used to ensure accurate placement.


Benefits of vertebroplasty include:

  • Pain relief[7][8]
  • Increased range of motion[7]
  • Return to previous levels of activity[7]
  • Improved quality of life[9][7]
  • Low complication rate[10][11]
  • Outpatient procedure: no overnight hospital stay
  • No general anesthesia

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Vertebral compression fracture causes both acute and chronic back pain.Vertebral compression fracture

Needle is guided into fractured vertebra during minimally invasive vertebroplastyUnder x-ray imaging, a needle is guided into the fractured vertebra

Bone cement injected into vertebral compression fracture during vertebroplasty to provide back pain relief.Bone cement is injected, filling the spaces within the vertebra

Stabilized vertebral body provides back pain relief following vertebroplasty for treatment of vertebral compression fractureStabilized vertebral body

Before the procedure

Your doctor will give you a physical exam and order x-rays and other imaging tests such as an MRI, CT, or a bone scan. These tests help to determine the location of the fractured vertebrae, how recently they occurred, and whether or not Stryker Vertebroplasty is the most appropriate treatment for you.

During the procedure

Vertebroplasty is performed while you are awake but sedated. Your back is numbed by a local anesthetic. Using x-ray guidance, a needle is inserted into the fractured vertebra through a small incision. When the needle is in the correct position, specially formulated bone cement is injected into the fractured vertebra, creating an internal cast that stabilizes the bone. The needle is then removed, and the incision is covered with a Band-Aid.®

After the procedure

Recovery time is rapid. After the procedure, you’ll lie on your back for a short period of time while the cement continues to harden. Your vital signs will be monitored. Typically, patients are able to go home within one to two hours of treatment. Almost all patients undergoing vertebroplasty experience 90% or greater reduction in pain within 24-48 hours[12] and increased ability to perform daily activities shortly thereafter.

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