Kyphoplasty is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure used to treat vertebral compression fractures, which are often caused by osteoporosis or spinal tumors. Patients with these fractures may experience severe back pain, limited mobility, and height loss. These fractures can significantly impact patients’ daily lives by causing persistent discomfort and reducing their ability to perform routine activities. Common risk factors for vertebral compression fractures include aging, osteoporosis, certain medical conditions, and trauma to the spine. Understanding these causes and risk factors can help patients grasp why they are susceptible to this condition and the importance of seeking appropriate treatment like kyphoplasty.

This is a procedure that repairs a fractured vertebra with cement and, occasionally, more advanced techniques that implant both cement combined with metallic devices that can restore normal vertebral height after spine fractures. Dr. Ranson has performed over a thousand kyphoplasties and is one of the only physicians who has the skill set to correct fractured vertebrae in the upper spine. The procedure takes about 20-45 minutes, depending on the severity of the case. Patients can expect to have a significant reduction or elimination of pain directly after the procedure.