What is kyphoplasty surgery?

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat vertebral compression fractures, which are most commonly caused by osteoporosis. It involves inflating a balloon within the fractured vertebra to create a cavity and restore its height, followed by injecting bone cement into the cavity to stabilize the vertebra and reduce pain. Kyphoplasty aims to relieve pain, correct vertebral alignment, and prevent further spinal deformity. It is often performed on older individuals with weak bones who have experienced fractures in the thoracic or lumbar spine.