What is Vertebroplasty?

Injection of bone cement into fractured vertebrae to stabilize the spine and relieve pain

What type of anesthesia is used?

Vertebroplasty is typically performed under Local anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 1-3 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Vertebroplasty?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Vertebroplasty?

Vertebroplasty has a documented success rate of 87% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Vertebroplasty?

Vertebroplasty is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your Spine Surgery surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

Spine Surgery · Orthopedic & Spine

1-2 hours

Duration

1-2 days

Hospital Stay

1-3 weeks

Recovery

₹80,000+

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🔬How Vertebroplasty is Performed

1Pre-operative assessment — blood work, ECG, imaging, and fitness for local anesthesia
2Administration of local anesthesia by the anaesthesia team
3Surgical access — incisions or ports created based on open or minimally invasive approach
4Core procedure: Injection of bone cement into fractured vertebrae to stabilize the spine and relieve pain
5Haemostasis, drain placement if needed, and systematic closure of surgical layers
6Transfer to recovery room for anaesthesia reversal and vital-sign monitoring

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