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I just have a compression fracture and my surgeon didnt propose a kyphoplasty so I am in a support belt only waiting for it to heal on its own.
I must say that my age might be a problem for that procedure, so we will see.

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Best of luck to you!

kyphoplasty can restore some of the height lost with compression fractures. There is some advantage in recovering that configuration of the spine. With kyphoplasty you would have less reduction of the space where the nerves exit the spinal canal. And you reduce the forward curvature of the normal kyphosis. It seals the disturbed nerve in the vertebral body and can immedicately reduce the pain of the fracture. The procedure prevents the original fracture from advancing.
While these five advantages are compelling there is another story to be told. It is possible to overfill the fractured space. In those rare cases bone cement can end up where it causes additional pain. Another complication might be that because the bone cement is heavier than the original bone, it can precipitate subsequent fractures in lower vertebra.
Surgeons don't usually perform the procedure. Pain specialists would be more likely to recommend kyphoplasty. You would want someone with experience in the procedure. Interventional Radiologist are a good bet.
Given the advantages and my low willingness to accept pain, I wouldn't hesitate to have kyphoplasty. I would have vertebraplasty if too much time had elapsed for kyphoplasty.
Age alone would not preclude suitability for the procedure.
You might consider seeing a pain specialist.
Bless your choice with luck