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Kyphoplasty Balloon Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment for spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis or cancer. By achieving fracture stabilization and correction of spinal deformity, patients experience significant reduction in pain and improvement in mobility, thus reducing the number of days in bed and increasing overall quality of life. | |
 1) Normal Vertebra Normal Vertebra |
2) Fractured Vertebra Spinal Fracture, also known as Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF) |
3) IBT Insert Through two small incisions, the doctor creates narrow pathways into the fractured bone and inserts two KyphX® balloons. |
4) IBT Inflated The balloons are carefully inflated in an attempt to raise the collapsed vertebra and return it to its normal position. The balloons are then deflated and removed, leaving a cavity within the bone. |
5) Filling the Cavity The cavity is filled with a bone cement to support the surrounding bone and prevent further collapse. |
6) Internal Cast The cement forms an internal cast that holds the vertebra in place. |