Revolutionary Curved Kyphoplasty Balloons Transform Treatment for Complex Vertebral Fractures in Queens and NYC
Vertebral compression fractures affect millions of Americans each year, with an estimated 1.4 million individuals worldwide experiencing these painful spinal injuries annually. For patients in Queens and throughout New York City seeking advanced treatment options, curved kyphoplasty balloons represent a groundbreaking innovation that’s revolutionizing how complex spinal fractures are treated.
Understanding Vertebral Compression Fractures
When a vertebral body fractures, the usual rectangular shape of the bone becomes compressed, causing pain. These compression fractures may involve the collapse of one or more vertebrae in the spine and are a common result of osteoporosis. Compression fractures can lead to progressive spinal deformity. When multiple fractures occur, a condition known as Kyphosis, or dowager’s hump, causes the back to become rounded and bent forward. This forward curvature of the spine can affect quality of life making it more difficult to breathe, eat, walk, or sleep.
Traditional conservative treatments often prove insufficient for many patients. Traditional medical options, including bed rest, analgesics and bracing, have proven to be insufficient. This is where advanced interventional procedures like kyphoplasty become essential.
The Innovation of Curved Kyphoplasty Balloons
Balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) is a percutaneous surgical option that aims to reduce pain and disability and correct vertebral body deformity using orthopedic balloons. The latest advancement in this field involves curved balloons and needles that offer superior precision and effectiveness.
Curved balloons and needles can be easily maneuvered for improved cement distribution. For compression fractures in the thoracic spine the curved balloons and needles from Stryker, Merit and Medtronic have greater maneuverability and result in less emphasis on a lateral to medial approach. This innovation allows physicians to achieve better cement distribution across fracture lines, leading to improved stabilization and clinical outcomes.
Newer curved needles which can direct the cement toward the other side of the vertebral body allow clinicians to use a unipedicular approach. This advancement reduces the invasiveness of the procedure while maintaining excellent results.
How Curved Kyphoplasty Works
The procedure itself is remarkably sophisticated yet minimally invasive. Your surgeon will insert a hollow needle, called a trocar, through your skin and into the affected bone in your spine. A type of X-ray, called a fluoroscopy, guides the trocar into the proper position. Once the trocar is in place, your surgeon will put an inflatable, balloon-like device into your vertebra through the trocar. As the balloon inflates, it helps regain vertebral height and opens a space for your surgeon to inject bone cement there.
Inflating the balloons partially restores vertebral body height, compacts the bone and creates a cavity for placement of bone cement after balloon removal. Placement of the cement reduces and stabilizes the fracture. A kyphoplasty procedure takes less than an hour to complete for one section of your spine.
Exceptional Results and Patient Benefits
The outcomes speak for themselves. Kyphoplasty is an extremely successful procedure where on average pain level can decrease from 9-out-of-10 level pain to a 3-out-of-10 pain level. The pain from the fracture usually subsides immediately following the procedure but the patients may have mild soreness at the needle entry sites which wears off in a day or two.
Case reports and observational studies have consistently shown that BKP significantly reduces pain, increases mobility and functional capacity and improves quality of life for up to 3 years. Additionally, about 75 percent of patients regain lost mobility and become more active following the procedure.
NY Spine Medicine: Leading Innovation in Queens and NYC
For patients seeking Kyphoplasty Queens services, NY Spine Medicine stands at the forefront of spinal care innovation. Douglas Schottenstein, M.D., opened his own private practice to deliver the highest quality of care in an advanced, self-contained center. He is one of only 200 physicians in the nation who is double-board certified in neurology and interventional pain management.
The core belief of our practice is that surgery should be a last resort for treatment of your pain. We exhaust all possible medical options to help our patients recover from their pain as safely and as painlessly as possible. Our holistic approach encompasses minimally invasive procedures to relieve pain, promote healing, and prevent future injury.
Located at 18 E 48th St, Ste 901, New York, NY 10017, the practice serves patients throughout Queens, Manhattan, and the greater New York City area. At NY Spine Medicine, we are dedicated to the treatment of pain and spine conditions and utilize the most advanced technology and treatment options available in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. From the moment you enter our clinic, you will feel the compassion, respect, and caring professionalism of our staff.
Who Benefits from Curved Kyphoplasty?
This advanced procedure is particularly beneficial for patients with complex vertebral compression fractures. Indications for Balloon Kyphoplasty surgery include: Vertebral Compression Fractures due to osteoporosis. Vertebral Compression fractures caused by weakened bones in patients with diagnoses such as Metastatic cancer, kidney disease, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Severe pain and deformity related to a vertebral fracture that is unrelieved by conservative treatments such as pain medications and bracing.
Patients whose painful compression fractures are treated without surgery or other interventions have a higher risk of death – up to 55% more – compared to those who have a kyphoplasty. This is because the pain can lead patients to be bedridden and taking pain medications such as opioids.
The Future of Spinal Care
The introduction of curved kyphoplasty balloons represents just one example of how spinal medicine continues to evolve. Experience significant relief from pain with minimal recovery time at NY Spine Medicine. Our relatively inexpensive, cutting-edge procedures are likely covered by insurance, making advanced pain management accessible to all. Trust our expert team to deliver compassionate care and effective solutions for your pain.
For patients in Queens and throughout New York City dealing with vertebral compression fractures, these innovative curved kyphoplasty balloons offer new hope for pain relief and improved quality of life. With expert practitioners like Dr. Schottenstein leading the way, patients can access the most advanced treatments available in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.
If you’re experiencing back pain or have been diagnosed with vertebral compression fractures, don’t let pain control your life. Contact NY Spine Medicine today to learn more about how curved kyphoplasty balloons and other advanced treatments can help restore your mobility and quality of life.