Vertebroplasty vs Kyphoplasty: Which is Right for You?
If you suffer from osteoporosis and back pain, you are not alone. However, when untreated and undetected osteoporosis can lead to vertebral compression fractures in the spine. These fractures can be treated with minimally invasive surgical procedures that are designed to stabilize and treat pain. The two most common methods are vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. But what is the difference and which is right for you?