Advanced Treatment for Vertebral Compression Fractures
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As our bodies age, our bones can become brittle and prone to fractures. Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are fractures in the vertebrae, the bones that make up the spine.
Kyphosis, the exaggerated forward curving of the spine, is a common visual symptom of a compression fracture. These fractures can cause severe back pain, limit mobility, and cause height loss. Left untreated, VCFs can cause difficulty breathing, compressed internal organs, and even chronic depression. Fortunately, there is treatment available for VCFs. One of these treatments is known as vertebral body augmentation. |
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How it works
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Vertebral body augmentation works by injecting bone cement into the fractured vertebral body to expand the vertebrae, stabilize the fracture, and relieve pain.
The procedure itself has a very low complication rate and typically takes one hour per fracture treated. Most patients return home one to two hours after the procedure. The procedure is covered by most insurance plans including Medicare and involves very little downtime. If you think you are experiencing pain related to a vertebral compression fracture, contact our office today to schedule a full evaluation. |
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If you think you are suffering from a vertebral compression fracture or know someone who is, call our office today to learn about your options.
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If your pain is preventing you from doing the things you enjoy, contact us today. We have helped thousands of patients get their lives back from pain. Our doctors are specialists in the field of interventional pain medicine, which focuses on diagnosing and treating chronic pain. Click here to learn about our history.
If you have been to other providers with little or no relief, you owe it to yourself to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians. We will work to pinpoint the source of your pain and treat it using minimally invasive, outpatient procedures.
We participate with most insurance plans and in most cases referrals are not needed. If you are ready to take control of your pain, contact us today by calling (888) PAIN- DRS or (888) 724-6377. You can also request an appointment online.
If you have been to other providers with little or no relief, you owe it to yourself to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians. We will work to pinpoint the source of your pain and treat it using minimally invasive, outpatient procedures.
We participate with most insurance plans and in most cases referrals are not needed. If you are ready to take control of your pain, contact us today by calling (888) PAIN- DRS or (888) 724-6377. You can also request an appointment online.