| KYPHOPLASTY PROCEDURE PAGE |
| Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spinal surgery procedure used to treat painful, progressive vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). A VCF is a fracture in the body of a vertebra, which causes it to collapse. In turn, this causes the spinal column above it to develop an abnormal forward curve. VCFs may be caused by osteoporosis (an age-related softening of the bones) or by the spread of tumor to the vertebral body. Certain forms of cancer can also weaken bone and cause the same problems.Kyphoplasty involves the use of a device called a balloon tamp to restore the height and shape of the vertebral body. This is followed by application of bone cement to strengthen the vertebra. The procedure is performed with the patient lying face down on the operating room table and under intravenous sedation. |
| Instructions: |
| Stop taking blood-thinning medications 3-5 days before the procedure (contact your doctor first to ensure it’s safe). Do not eat or drink anything but clear liquids for 8 hours before the procedure; do not drink anything for 4 hours before the procedure. If undergoing kyphoplasty, prepare for an overnight stay in the hospital. Arrange for someone to drive you home from the procedure. |
| Location: |
| Liberty Surgical Care Unit, Liberty Street Facility |
| Suggested Parking: |
| Patient parking is available at several lots at the Liberty Street Facility |
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