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Home › Procedures › Kyphoplasty

Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures · Updated September 2026

Kyphoplasty

Balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that treats vertebral compression fractures by using an inflatable balloon to restore vertebral body height, then filling the cavity with bone cement (polymethylmethacrylate) to stabilize the fracture and relieve pain.

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Medically reviewed by Joshua L. Hare, DO, Founder & Medical Director

Conditions Treated

Vertebral compression fractures from osteoporosis, cancer-related vertebral fractures, traumatic compression fractures

Back Pain Degenerative Disc Disease

How It Works

Through a small incision, a trocar and balloon are inserted into the fractured vertebral body under fluoroscopic guidance. The balloon is inflated to restore height, creating a cavity that is then filled with bone cement[1] to stabilize the fracture.

What to Expect

45-60 minute procedure per level at our ambulatory surgery center. Performed under local anesthesia with sedation.

Recovery

Return home same day. Resume light activities within 24-48 hours. Pain relief often begins within the first day or two.

Duration of Relief

Permanent stabilization of the treated fracture. Does not prevent new fractures — osteoporosis treatment is recommended.

Kyphoplasty treats one fracture, and treating it does not prevent the next one. The procedure takes 45-60 minutes per level at our ambulatory surgery center under local anesthesia with sedation, and osteoporosis treatment is recommended alongside it. Request an appointment to find out how many levels are fractured and whether kyphoplasty is an option in your case. Request an appointment

References

Clinical sources for this page.

  1. Wardlaw D, Cummings SR, Van Meirhaeghe J, et al. Efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty compared with non-surgical care for vertebral compression fracture (FREE): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2009;373(9668). Back to first citation ↑

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