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Definition of Percutaneous Vertebroplasty

Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that strengthens spinal bones that have been damaged by cancer and osteoporosis and reduces the associated pain.

  1. Identification

    • During percutaneous vertebroplasty, a cement is injected into the vertebrate. The cement works to strengthen and reinforce the vertebrate, or spinal bones. The cement dries within a few minutes of insertion.

    Benefits

    • Percutaneous vertebroplasty can prevent further deterioration of the spinal bones and can restore their function. Patients who undergo percutaneous vertebroplasty may have better use of their back after the procedure.

    Time Frame

    • Percutaneous vertebroplasty can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to perform.

    Effects

    • Patients undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty will be given local anesthesia.

    After the Procedure

    • After undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty, patients are usually required to stay in the hospital for two to three hours until the anesthesia wears off. Some patients can return to normal activities the day after the procedure. Allways follow the instructions of your health care provider.

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