| Vertebroplasty |
The patient is positioned horizontally (prone) on the operating table. Percutaneous
vertebroplasty can be performed under sedation and local anesthesia. Fluoroscopy, a special
type of x-ray used during some spine procedures, is implemented to identify the vertebral
pedicles and is used for needle guidance. A special bone needle is inserted through the skin
(percutaneous) and positioned. The cement is mixed to the consistency of thin paste and
prepared for syringe injection through the needle. Fluoroscopy allows the doctor to watch and
guide the needle and cement mixture during the injection process. After vertebral filling, the
syringe and needle is withdrawn. As the cement cures (hardens) the vertebral body is
stabilized. The procedure may be performed on both sides of the vertebra. Vertebroplasty is
used to treat osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Vertebroplasty not only works to help stabilize
spinal fractures but also helps to alleviate pain and improve the patient’s quality of life.
vertebroplasty can be performed under sedation and local anesthesia. Fluoroscopy, a special
type of x-ray used during some spine procedures, is implemented to identify the vertebral
pedicles and is used for needle guidance. A special bone needle is inserted through the skin
(percutaneous) and positioned. The cement is mixed to the consistency of thin paste and
prepared for syringe injection through the needle. Fluoroscopy allows the doctor to watch and
guide the needle and cement mixture during the injection process. After vertebral filling, the
syringe and needle is withdrawn. As the cement cures (hardens) the vertebral body is
stabilized. The procedure may be performed on both sides of the vertebra. Vertebroplasty is
used to treat osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Vertebroplasty not only works to help stabilize
spinal fractures but also helps to alleviate pain and improve the patient’s quality of life.
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