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Vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty is a minimally-invasive outpatient procedure utilized to secure compression fractures in the spinal cord.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
What is vertebroplasty?
Often due to the onset of osteoporosis, back bones or vertebrae that have been fractured or cracked are injected with bone cement. As the bone cement hardens, the fracture is then stabilized to support the broken spine. In some cases, one or even multiple vertebrae need to be treated. This procedure is known to substantially lessen and manage the pain and enables the patient to return to their customary routines.
How is vertebroplasty administered?
1. Preparation
The patient lies down on their stomach while getting ready for the procedure. A medication to relax your nerve is given while the skin and tissue of the back are desensitized using a local anesthetic. This also desensitizes the skin and tissue covering the spine. In this procedure, a small X-ray device referred to as a fluoroscope is utilized to help the physician see the image where the exact position of the needle is located. This is done to accurately guide the tip of the needle to the location of the collapsed vertebra or vertebrae.
2. Injection
After validating the location of the tip of the needle using the fluoroscope, the physician secures the needle in place and then using the same needle injects the bone cement into the vertebra. As the bone cement enters and fills the fracture spaces within the vertebra, a subsequent injection may be considered to completely fill the inside of the fractured vertebra (or vertebrae). The bone cement is expected to harden within the following hour and fully if not completely fortify and sustain the injured spinal cord.
3. End of Procedure
After the procedure has been completed and the needle used to inject the bone cement has been removed, the entry point of the needle is cleaned and dressed. The patient is then asked to lie down for a few hours for monitoring as the bone cement is being set to harden. The physician will then provide post-procedure prescription and medical care instruction to help with the recovery.
Learn more about Vertebroplasty and how AZ Pain and Spine Institute uses it to treat conditions and alleviate pain.
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute for your treatment?
We are a team of pain management doctors and specialists. Our physicians have double board certification in their chosen fields and have undergone additional fellowships in pain management. Our professionals have also received advanced medical training in minimally invasive spinal procedures and pain management, including Vertebroplasty.