They are more common among older people, typically those with osteoporosis, which weakens the bone. If you have osteoporosis, if necessary we will also arrange for you to be referred to the bone health unit. These fractures usually occur in the middle or lower back. Balloon kyphoplasty usually involves staying in hospital overnight and the procedure has some low surgical complications, which will be discussed with you before proceeding with surgery. This is then filled with cement and the balloon is removed. This involves a small incision being made over the affected bone, and a small balloon being inserted into the bone which is slowly inflated to restore some of the normal bone height. Fractures of the lumbar spine and at the thoracolumbar junction are quite common. The most common type of surgery for vertebral compression fracture is a procedure known as balloon kyphoplasty.
Patients typically see a very significant improvement in pain in the first few weeks after surgery. If surgical treatment is required, the risks and benefits will be discussed with you, along with details of what the procedure involves. The bones that make up your spine, called vertebrae, can weaken to the point that they crumple and collapse, which may result in back pain, lost height and a hunched posture. The majority of patients who do not require surgery see an improvement in pain over the first few months following a fracture. If your fracture can be treated with medication and physiotherapy this will be organised. Treatment for a compression lumbar fracture typically involves wearing a back brace and taking pain medication.
This type of injury is most often caused by a fall or a blow to the back. We provide rapid access to appropriate imaging and diagnostic tests, as well as surgery and therapies. A compression lumbar fracture is a break in the bones of the lower spine. The clinic is made up of a multidisciplinary team incorporating the expertise of orthopaedic, neurosurgical, osteoporosis and rehabilitation specialists. Our vertebral compression fracture clinic at St Mary’s Hospital provides early diagnosis and onward management for patients with a suspected spinal fracture.
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