Kyphoplasty Can Help Improve Quality of Life for Patients in Pinellas County
Your spine is composed of small block-like bones known as vertebrae. A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a type of very painful spinal fracture that occurs when the large portion of that bone, referred to as the vertebral body, collapses. VCFs affect over 700,000 patients in the U.S. alone every year, and are typically the result of osteoporosis. They can be very painful and lead to:
- Severe spinal deformity
- Severe back pain
- Loss of height
- Immobility
- Depression
- Increased number of bed days
- Reduced pulmonary function
- Premature death
At West Florida Pain Management, we can perform a kyphoplasty procedure that helps correct the bone deformity and relieves the pain associated with spinal compression fractures. Kyphoplasty, also known as balloon vertebroplasty, is a minimally invasive procedure. The specialist will use a needle and a tube to create a small pathway into the fractured bone. A small balloon is then guided through the tube into the vertebra using an incision site that’s approximately 1 cm in length.
During the procedure, the balloon is carefully inflated to raise the collapsed vertebra and return it to its normal position. Inflation of the balloon creates a cavity in the vertebral body. Once the vertebra is in the correct position, the balloon is deflated and removed. The cavity is then filled with bone cement, forming an “internal cast” to support the surrounding bone and prevent further collapse.
Numerous studies report the following benefits of having the kyphoplasty procedure, including:
- Correction of vertebral body deformity
- Significant and rapid reduction in back pain
- Improvement in quality of life
- Increased mobility and the ability to perform daily activities
- Reduction in the number of days per month that a patient remains in bed
- Low complication rate (less than 1 percent)
The kyphoplasty procedure, which is done using local anesthesia and sedation, typically takes about one hour per fracture. Contact West Florida Pain Management today to learn more about kyphoplasty and determine whether you’re a good candidate for the procedure.
Why Choose West Florida Pain Management?
For many people, pain is a constant presence. It can make daily tasks difficult or it can be entirely debilitating. West Florida Pain Management, working together with you, can help relieve or decrease your pain and assist your return to your daily activities. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and other painful conditions, including low back, neck, and other musculoskeletal injuries and deformities, cancer, shingles, long COVID symptoms, and many more.
Our team is led by Mohammed Omar, M.D. a fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Management physician and Anesthesiologist dedicated to providing advanced, minimally invasive treatments for spine, joint, nerve, and chronic pain. He completed his Anesthesiology residency at Boston University and fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at the University of South Florida, training at leading centers including Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa General Hospital, and the VA Health System.
Dr. Omar specializes in treating complex pain conditions, including degenerative spine disease, nerve pain, cancer-related pain, post-surgical pain, and injuries from auto accidents and workplace trauma. He performs a full range of evidence-based procedures, including radiofrequency ablation, epidural injections, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, kyphoplasty, and other image-guided interventions.
Known for his compassionate, patient-first approach, Dr. Omar creates personalized treatment plans designed to relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.
To learn more about West Florida Pain Management and the ways we can ease your pain and make a positive difference in your life, contact us today.
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