Overview:
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty are Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Techniques used to treat select vertebral compression fractures caused due to trauma, osteoporosis, tumours, etc. In these, the vertebral body (spinal bone) which is collapsed due to fracture is augmented with injection of bone cement into it. This stabilizes the vertebra and reduces pain. In Kypholpasty it also corrects the kyphotic deformity due to collapse to a great extent.
Disclaimer: The description of procedure is how usually a surgery is done. During the procedure, based on intra operative encounters which varies from patient to patient different steps may be performed.