Kyphoplasty vs. Vertebroplasty | 合法醫療器材資訊網

KyphoplastybeginssimilartoVertebroplasty,withaneedleintroducedintothefracturedvertebralbody.However,thatiswhereanysimilarityends.

One of the biggest problems with osteoporosis (soft bones) is the development of bone fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist. Of these, spinal compression fractures are the most common, affecting 700,000 Americans each year. These fractures occur when the bone strength is diminished to the point that even minor trauma causes the vertebra to crush. Compression fractures can cause spinal deformity, severe back pain and loss of height. Traditional treatment of compression fractures has included bedrest, pain medications, bracing, and in rare cases surgery. Surgical treatment has been an option of last resort because of the long recovery, poor outcome, and risks. It was only considered in cases of spinal cord compression and for the most significant deformity. Patients with compression fractures secondary to osteoporosis or cancer usually have other medical illnesses. They require a treatment...