Vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty is an outpatient procedure proven to effectively decrease pain and increase mobility in patients suffering from vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) without open surgery—often within 24-48 hours of treatment.

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