This blog entry will address some of the treatment options for vertebral compression fractures as a result of osteoporosis. Treatment recommendations are based upon the patient’s symptoms and specific medical needs.
Treatment options may include:
Medical Management for Vertebral Compression Fractures
This is where the patient is prescribed bed rest with gradual weight-bearing activity, analgesics, bracing, and anti-osteoporotic medications.
Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebroplasty is one treatment option. With this procedure, a hollow-needle is used, which injects a specially formulated bone cement directly into the fractured vertebra. This cement forms an internal cast and stabilizes the bone.
Another minimally invasive treatment option is kyphoplasty. Kyphoplasty is a procedure where an orthopaedic balloon is used to life the fractured bone and return it to the correct position.
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