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Vertebroplasty
Definition: A minimally invasive procedure where medical-grade bone cement is injected into a fractured vertebra.

Purpose: Stabilizes compression fractures of the spine, usually caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or tumors.

Procedure:

A needle is guided into the collapsed vertebra under imaging (fluoroscopy or CT).

Cement is injected, hardening quickly to stabilize the bone.

Benefits:

Rapid pain relief in many patients.

Prevents further collapse of the vertebra.

Limitations:

Does not restore vertebral height.

Risk of cement leakage, which can cause complications.

Kyphoplasty
Definition: Similar to vertebroplasty, but includes an additional step to restore vertebral height.

Procedure:

A balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra and inflated to create a cavity and attempt to restore height.

Bone cement is then injected into the cavity.

Benefits:

Pain relief and stabilization.

Partial restoration of vertebral height and correction of spinal deformity (kyphosis).

Limitations:

More complex and costly than vertebroplasty.

Risks similar to vertebroplasty (cement leakage, infection, bleeding).

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