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What are the pros and cons for Kyphoplasty?
Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 5, 2023 | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
I would like to hear the pros and cons of doing Kyphoplasty or Verteboplasty. I am scheduled for it next week but pain from compression fracture is so much better after four weeks.I am concerned about the bleeding factor and whether my back will be curved without it.It is T12 vertebrae.Thank you all.
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I have severe osteoporosis and as a result have had many compression fractures. To date I have had 8 kyphoplasties and I have definitely benefited from them. There is no perfect solution so do your research. I had mine done in a hospital with an interventional radiologist. I think it’s important when giving consideration to this procedure but also that you give consideration to the place and dr that is doing the procedure.
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@taylorbj Those questions should be addressed to your surgeon as no one here can tell you what your outcome will be after you heal. My elderly mom was not a candidate for kyphoplasty because of severe osteoporosis, and her back healed with a 43 degree curve added to her spine because of a similar compression fracture. That is possible to have permanent deformity following a compression fracture. I should add that she wasn't good about wearing the back brace they gave her and she argued about why she needed it. From what my physical therapist has said, those procedures can be beneficial.