@debsinwa I did not have any kyphoplasties after any of my 7 fractures. I am glad it helped @daphne17 and her experience is pretty convincing. To play devil's advocate, my orthopedist did not recommend it. He told me that the long term outcome would be the same with or without kyphoplasty and it was mainly for pain relief. I did go through months of pain but am fine now and can even walk 10 miles. I was concerned about leakage of the cement, the brittleness of the kyphoplasty (like glass) between other fractures and I also have scoliosis. I have lost 3 inches. There are many arguments pro and con. I do sometimes wonder if I should have had some!