Kyphoplasty for Spinal Fractures: Who Is a Candidate?
Kyphoplasty is generally recommended for patients with a painful, recent vertebral compression fracture, usually caused by osteoporosis or a fall, that hasn’t improved after a few weeks of rest, bracing, and medication. It is not the right option for every spinal fracture, older, already-healed fractures, fractures with nerve involvement, or those caused by infection are […]