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Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty - Surgeries for Vertebral Fractures

Women and men over the age of 50 are at an increased risk for vertebral fractures, due to osteoporosis. Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty are 2 kinds of surgeries commonly performed for vertebral fractures.
What is Vertebroplasty?
Vertebroplasty, and it's counterpart, kyphoplasty are two surgeries for vertebral fractures generally due to osteoporosis.
What is Kyphoplasty?
Kyphoplasty, like vertebroplasty is a spine surgery for fractures of vertebrae.
What is the Difference Between a Kyphoplasty and a Vertebroplasty?
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are very similar operations. What is the difference between a vertebroplasty and a kyphoplasty?
What Happens in a Kyphoplasty?
What Happens in a Kyphoplasty? What are the steps in this surgical procedure?
What Can I Expect After Kyphoplasty?
What Can I Expect After Kyphoplasty?
What to Expect When Having a Vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty is a generally safe out-patient procedure used to strengthen vertebrae that have been weakened or fractured. This article from RadiologyInfo describes the steps and what to expect when having this procedure done.

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