OSTEOPOROSIS AND VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION
What we do?
We provide specialized diagnosis and treatment for osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures using advanced imaging, minimally invasive vertebroplasty, and comprehensive geriatric spine care.
Osteoporosis Evaluation
Accurate detection through X-ray, CT, and MRI imaging to assess bone density, fracture severity, and overall spinal stability for effective treatment planning.
Minimally Invasive Vertebroplasty
Day-care procedure that stabilizes fractured vertebrae using bone cement injection, providing immediate pain relief and faster recovery.
Medical Management
Personalized non-surgical care with medication, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes to strengthen bones and reduce the risk of future fractures.
Advanced Surgical Stabilization
For multiple or complex fractures, we use minimally invasive stabilization and reconstruction techniques to restore alignment and prevent deformity.
Osteoporosis and Vertebral Compression Fractures
Older patients and those with osteoporosis have a high risk of spinal fractures, particularly vertebral compression fractures. The main reason being low bone mass and strength, as well as an increased risk of falling. In these patients, vertebral compression fractures can occur during simple activities of daily living, such as coughing, sitting down quickly, or taking a step wrong.
As with many osteoporotic fractures, compression fractures are more common in women than men; however, the consequences are severe in both. Patients may experience acute and chronic pain, kyphotic deformity (increased forward curve of the spine), decreased quality of life, increased anxiety, depression, and death. Our geriatric doctors and nurses are involved in their care.
What is Osteoporosis?
Older patients and those with osteoporosis have a high risk of spinal fractures, particularly vertebral compression fractures. The main reason being low bone mass and strength, as well as an increased risk of falling. In these patients, vertebral compression fractures can occur during simple activities of daily living, such as coughing, sitting down quickly, or taking a step wrong.
As with many osteoporotic fractures, compression fractures are more common in women than men; however, the consequences are severe in both. Patients may experience acute and chronic pain, kyphotic deformity (increased forward curve of the spine), decreased quality of life, increased anxiety, depression, and death. Our geriatric doctors and nurses are involved in their care.
Management of Osteoporosis?
Investigations
- Xray
- CT and MRI scan
Medical management
- Tablets
- Injections
- Nasal sprays
Non-Surgical Management
- Pain management
- Short-term bracing – Belt or Collar
- Physical therapy for safe mobility
- Fall prevention education and training
- Skeletal health evaluation (risk-factor screening, labs)
- Optimization of nutrients
- Patient education
Surgical Care
- Percutaneous vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
- Decompression and fusion
Indicators Of Possible Vertebral Compression Fractures In Older Patients
- Development of sudden back pain
- Stooped or hunched posture
- Loss of 0.5 inch or more in height in one year
- Loss of more than 1.5 inches from original height
- Protuberant abdomen
- Decreased respiratory capacity
- Early satiety, weight loss
Comprehensive View of Congenital paediatric problems
Pre Op X ray Vertebroplasty
Post Op X ray Vertebroplasty
Multi level fracture Pre Op X ray
Multilevel vertebroplasty Post Op x ray
MIS Stabilization Vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty With Instrumentation
Pre Op Vertebroplasty
Post Op Vertebroplasty
Pre Op Vertebroplasty
Post Op Vertebroplasty
Reduce The Risks Beat Osteoporosis
It’s time to beat osteoporosis and vertebral compression! Leave the worries due to risks associated with spine fractures to us and start living life the way you like it!
What is Vertebroplasty?
Vertebroplasty, a minimally invasive procedure that involves a percutaneous injection of special bone cement into the affected vertebral body, has been advocated as a treatment for painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures. It helps to stabilize the spinal compression fractures and to stop intolerable pain caused by the fracture. Not all people with fractured vertebrae are candidates for the procedure, however patients need to be carefully selected based on the MRI scans and general condition.
The procedure can be done under local or general anaesthesia as a day procedure and takes about an hour. The cement hardens quickly, concealing the fragments of the fractured vertebra and stabilizing the bone. Most patients can go home the same day or next day. The success rate worldwide is as high as 80-90% in relieving pain immediately. The risks with this procedure are negligible and can be discussed with the doctor.
Elderly people with sudden onset persisting back pain lasting more than a few days without a fall should consult a spine specialist.
Osteoporosis and Vertebroplasty
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