Interventional Pain Procedure
Kyphoplasty
Ease the pain of a spinal fracture and get back to standing tall.
What Kyphoplasty Treats
Kyphoplasty is often recommended for painful vertebral compression fractures that limit movement, commonly the result of weakened, osteoporotic bone. A small balloon gently restores the vertebra's height and bone cement stabilizes it, designed to ease the pain so you can get back to the everyday moments that matter.
- Vertebral compression fractures
- Fractures caused by osteoporosis
- Sudden, severe mid- or lower-back pain from a fracture
- Loss of height or stooped posture from spinal fractures
How It Works
Kyphoplasty is performed through a small entry point using image guidance to gently treat the fractured vertebra, with many patients feeling relief soon after.
Locating the Fracture
Image guidance pinpoints the fractured vertebra so treatment is precise and targeted.
Restoring Height
A small balloon is inflated inside the vertebra to gently restore its shape.
Stabilizing
Bone cement is placed to stabilize the vertebra, often with rapid pain relief.
Are You a Candidate?
You may be a good candidate for kyphoplasty if:
- You have a painful vertebral compression fracture
- Imaging confirms a recent fracture
- Pain limits your daily movement
- Conservative measures haven't relieved the fracture pain
Why Choose Nexis for Kyphoplasty
Image-Guided Precision
Real-time imaging guides every step for precise, safe, accurate treatment.
Minimally Invasive
A minimally invasive approach with less pain and a faster return to the things you love.
Outpatient Convenience
Performed same-day in our outpatient surgery center.
Recovery & Common Questions
You will head home the same day, and most patients are back to light activity within a few days, with full guidance from our care team every step of the way.
Is kyphoplasty done in a hospital?
No, kyphoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis in our modern ambulatory surgery center.
How quickly does pain improve?
Many patients feel significant relief within a day or two of the procedure.
Is it the same as vertebroplasty?
They share a similar goal; kyphoplasty adds a balloon step to help restore the vertebra's height.
See If Kyphoplasty Is Right for You
Schedule a consultation with our specialists to discuss your options.