A small band-aid is placed over the incision following your treatment. You’ll then spend some time in the recovery room, after which time you will be able to return home. As you begin your recovery, you can expect to feel rapid and lasting back pain relief. Soon you should be able to return to your normal daily activities and experience a renewed and improved quality of life.
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We understand how it feels to be drained by spine pain.
You may feel frustrated, anxious, or worried that you may no longer participate in the activities you’ve always enjoyed. We can help.
Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCF) of the spine, which can be painful and limit spine mobility, are commonly caused by osteoporosis, spinal tumors, or traumatic injury. Traditional treatments of bed rest, pain medication, and braces are slow to relieve the pain. Vertebral Augmentation is a process of injecting bone cement into the fractured bone and restoring the vertebra height, offering patients faster recovery and reduced risk of future fractures in the treated bone.
Vertebral Augmentation like Vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty may be a treatment option if you have painful vertebral compression fractures from:
- Osteoporosis (a depletion of calcium in bones)
- Cancer or tumors
- Traumatic Injury
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Vertebral Augmentation is typically an outpatient procedure that usually requires only sedation and local anesthesia, and a small incision to access the vertebra. The entire procedure typically takes just 30 to 40 minutes to complete. After the vertebra is accessed, a small, specifically designed instrument is used to create small spaces within the vertebra. The bone cement is delivered slowly, allowing it to fill the small spaces and penetrate into the vertebra. The bone cement hardens within minutes, effectively immobilizing the fracture and reinforcing the bone.
Life's Too Short To Live It In Pain. We Can Help.
If you’re suffering from pain related to a vertebral compression fracture, you’re not alone. We help our patients get back to doing the things they love.
To speak to our team and learn more, or to schedule an evaluation of your condition, please contact us at the number below.
Wasatch Pain Solutions Doctors
One of the most well-rounded and best-trained physicians in the field of interventional spine and pain management in the country, Dr. Khan has been ranked as The National Champion in Pain Management among Top Specialists in the USA and noted as the Top Pain Management Specialist in Utah by HealthTap!
He received a Patients’ Choice Award from Vitals.com, which is only given to physicians who have received near-perfect scores from their patients, reflecting the difference they’ve made in their patients’ lives.
During his residency, Dr. Khan was selected as chief resident and resident of the year, excelling in the interventional spine and pain management program. Additionally, he was noted as the top interventional fellow in his class at the University of California, Davis Medical Center.
As the medical director of Wasatch Pain Solutions, Dr. Khan’s specialty and subspecialty training make him an expert in both acute and chronic pain conditions and an interventional spine specialist.
He is also a clinical associate professor at Rocky Vista University in Ivins, Utah.
Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine
*DISCLAIMER: All medical procedures have a success and failure rate. Patient reviews and testimonials on this site should not be interpreted as a statement on the effectiveness of our treatments for anyone else.