December 12, 2011
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Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty can be used to restore the vertebrae to a more normal shape. The person is given either a local or general anesthetic, and then a small incision is made in the person’s back. A balloon device is inserted into the fractured vertebrae and inflated. Subsequently, a cement-like material is injected into the space created by the balloon. The entire procedure takes 1 to 2 hours for each treated vertebra, and the person may return home that day or perhaps stay in the hospital overnight.
Source from AAOS , Viewmedica , WebMD