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.

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington is a hospital in which physicians have an ownership or an investment interest. The list of physician owners or investors is available upon request. We are fully licensed by the state of Texas and Medicare certified. Our facility is also accredited by The Joint Commission. We are an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, and partnered with local physicians. Physicians are members of the medical staff and are neither employees nor agents of Baylor Scott & White – Arlington, United Surgical Partners International, Baylor Scott & White Health, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates.