The procedure brings new hope to elderly patients who, until now, often had to endure severe pain for weeks and face the complications associated with prolonged bed rest. The procedure was conducted ...

Background We present the results of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of vertebroplasty versus kyphoplasty in treating vertebral body compression fractures. Methods Patients with ...

The main difference between kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty is that kyphoplasty uses a balloon to help restore the spine's height and shape. Both procedures use bone cement to stabilize the fractured ...

If osteoporosis has caused a spinal compression fracture, the treatment should address the pain, the fracture, and the underlying osteoporosis to prevent future fractures. All components of treatment ...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may protect against vertebral fractures in people with diabetes, according to a research letter ...

Struggling with debilitating back pain from a spinal fracture? We chat with DR SURESH B BABU, Senior Consultant in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology at International Orthopaedic Clinic ...

Since the introduction of percutaneous cement discoplasty (PCD), numerous studies have confirmed its clinical efficacy in elderly patients. However, PCD is also associated with risks such as bone ...

Osteoporosis is characterised by thin, fragile bones and may result in minimal trauma fractures of the spine bones (vertebrae). They can cause severe pain and disability. Vertebroplasty involves ...

Kyphoplasty is a procedure that treats compression fractures in the spine. It relieves pain at the site, but some people may experience pain even after the procedure. Treating it includes taking ...

It's natural to want to get back to your regular activities as soon as possible after surgery for a spinal compression fracture. But a lot depends on the type of operation you get. Two common methods, ...