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Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure Offers Numerous Benefits and Relief for Patients with Fractured Vertebrae
By Crys Sory, MD, Medtronic, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
You were getting out of bed and suddenly felt a “pop” and an intense amount of pain in your back that nearly leaves you unable to move. Osteoporosis has caused your bones to become so weak and brittle that everyday activities, such as walking, sleeping and getting out of bed, become more difficult than usual. The back pain is caused by small fractures in the spine, also known as vertebral compression fractures (VCF). […]