At a glance
What it is
Bone cement is injected into fractured vertebrae (usually from osteoporosis), hardening to stabilise the fracture and support the spine.
What it treats
Vertebral compression fractures causing severe pain and disability, most commonly from osteoporosis.
What to expect
Outpatient procedure. Pain relief is typically rapid once cement hardens. Kyphoplasty is a variation that uses balloons to create space before cementing, correcting deformity and restoring vertebral height.
Vertebroplasty at Alimran Medical Center
Vertebroplasty is an outpatient procedure for stabilising compression fractures of the spine. Bone cement is injected into cracked or broken vertebrae — most commonly caused by osteoporosis — where it hardens quickly, stabilising the fracture and supporting the spinal column.
For patients suffering from severe, disabling pain caused by vertebral compression fractures, vertebroplasty can provide rapid and meaningful pain relief, increased mobility, and a significant reduction in pain medication use.
**Kyphoplasty** is a related variation of the procedure that uses small inflatable balloons inserted into the vertebra to create a cavity before the cement is injected. This additional step can correct spinal deformity caused by the fracture and restore lost vertebral height — making kyphoplasty particularly useful for patients with significant kyphotic deformity or height loss.
Both vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are minimally invasive procedures performed under image guidance, avoiding the risks of open spinal surgery.
Treatment options at Alimran Medical Center
Injection therapies
Physiotherapy
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This page describes a treatment offered at Alimran Medical Center and is not a substitute for individual medical assessment. Suitability is decided in consultation.