Desert Endovascular Center
Procedures Forms Staff Clinic Info Resources/Links



Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedures for treating osteoporotic fractures where a cement-like material is injected directly into the fractured bone. This stabilizes the fracture and provides immediate pain relief in many cases.

Prior to injecting the cement-like material, a special balloon is inserted and gently inflated inside the fractured vertebrae. The goal of this step is to restore height to the bone thus reducing deformity of the spine.

Compression Fracture Treatments

Kyphoplasty is an outpatient procedure where bone cement is injected into a fractured vertebral body under direct radiological visualization. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Bone cement stabilizes the fracture and reduces the pain. The procedure is performed in both acute and sometimes chronic cases, as long as the focal tenderness is documented in physical examination.
About Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiologists are board-certified physicians who specialize in minimally invasive, targeted treatments that have less risk, less pain and less recovery time compared to open surgery. They use their expertise in interpreting X-rays, ultrasound, MRI and other diagnostic imaging studies to understand, visualize and diagnose the full scope of the disease's pathology and to map out the procedure tailored to the individual patient. Then during the procedure, they image as they go to guide tiny instruments, such as catheters, through blood vessels or skin, to treat diseases at the site of the illness nonsurgically.

Interventional radiology is a recognized medical specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Interventional radiologists complete preliminary training in Diagnostic Radiology and advanced training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. The American Board of Radiology certifies their specialized training.