![]() ![]() You may feel a tapping sensation during the procedure as the trocar is advanced into the bone.X-ray is used as guidance to direct the needle into this area.A hollow needle is then passed down through the muscle into a bony passage (pedicle).There will be a small incision for each vertebra requiring treatment.Using antiseptic solution and a small incision is made to one or both sides of the midline (centre). The treatment area of your back will be cleaned, shaved and numbed.You will lie prone (lying on your stomach).The procedure can be carried out under both local or general anaesthesia.Your doctor may advise you to stop taking aspirin, non-steroidal /anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or blood thinners several days prior to your procedure. This can increase the load on the joints, resulting in inflammation and pain. This can be common following an injury, as by adopting a change of posture by leaning backwards to try and ‘reverse’ the forward tilt (thoracic kyphosis) of the spine. As some of the pain may also be due to muscular spasms resulting from the spinal deformity. There are, however, limitations to what this type of treatment can achieve. Osteoporosis due to long-term steroid treatment or a metabolic disorder.Vertebral compression fracture due to a malignant tumour.Elderly or frail and are likely to have impaired bone healing following a fracture.Conditions that limit ability to tolerate bed rest or the taking of strong medication.Vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty can now be offered to patients where these treatments have been difficult to tolerate and for patients who: Vertebral body compression fractures are usually treated by conservative measures, such as strong medication, bed rest and/or bracing until the pain settles. Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are surgical procedures where bone cement is injected into a fractured vertebrae to stabilise it and reduce the pain. These appearances can be more pronounced the more bones that are involved This type of fracture of the vertebral bone can cause extreme back pain along with other symptoms, such as losing height, spinal deformity or a ‘hunched’ appearance (kyphosis) because of the increased forward tilt of the spine. Typically, this occurs at the front edge of the vertebra (anterior column) and will give the bone a wedge like appearance (anterior wedge compression fracture). When a vertebral body fractures, the bone squashes down (compresses) and the usual rectangular shape is permanently altered. Lifestyle such as lack of regular exercise, heavy drinking and smoking.Previous/ current history of an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. ![]() Inflammatory conditions, hormone-related conditions, or malabsorption problems.Long-term use of certain medicines that can affect bone strength or hormone levels.High-dose steroid tablets for more than 3 months.Many other factors can also increase the risk of developing osteoporosis, including: This then results in a loss of normal bone density, mass and strength, which can result in the bones becoming more susceptible to breaking. Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens the bone and becomes more fragile. This may of been caused by a number of things osteoporosis, traumatic injury to your back or less commonly cancer, as these can all weaken a bone’s structure. Following your recent investigations and consultation with the spinal team, your scans have revealed that you have one or more fractured vertebrae. ![]()
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