Kyphoplasty & Vertebroplasty for Compression Fractures
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are medical procedures that are used to treat fractures or compressions of the vertebrae (the bones in the spine). Call us today to make an appointment we serve patients across New York and New Jersey, including communities such as Plainview, Ronkonkoma, New Hyde Park, Montville, Clifton, Yonkers and Plainfield.
Both procedures involve injecting a special cement-like material into the vertebrae to stabilize the bones and reduce pain. Kyphoplasty is usually performed on patients who have fractured vertebrae due to osteoporosis or other degenerative conditions. During the procedure, a balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra and inflated to create a cavity. The cavity is then filled with cement-like material, which hardens and stabilizes the vertebra. Vertebroplasty is similar to kyphoplasty, but it does not involve the use of a balloon. Instead, the cement-like material is injected directly into the fractured vertebra. Both procedures are typically performed on an outpatient basis, meaning that the patient can go home the same day as the procedure. They are typically done under local anesthesia but may also be done under general anesthesia if necessary. After the procedure, patients may experience some pain and discomfort, but this can usually be managed with over-the-counter or prescription pain medications. Most patients are able to return to their normal activities within a few days of the procedure.
Who needs kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty?
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures that treat painful vertebral compression fractures — small breaks in the bones of the spine that can happen with osteoporosis, a fall, or an injury. Bone cement is placed into the fractured vertebra to stabilize it and relieve pain, often in an outpatient setting. Our physicians typically consider these procedures for patients with:
- A vertebral compression fracture confirmed on imaging (X-ray, CT, or MRI)
- Sudden, focal back pain — often from osteoporosis, cancer-related bone weakening, or trauma
- Pain that hasn’t improved with rest, bracing, or medication
- A fracture limiting the ability to stand, walk, or sleep
Timing matters
Compression fractures are often most treatable when addressed relatively soon after they happen, while the fracture is still healing. If you’ve had a sudden onset of back pain — especially if you have osteoporosis or a recent fall — it’s worth getting evaluated promptly so your physician can confirm the fracture and discuss whether kyphoplasty is appropriate. What’s right for you depends on the fracture, your health, and your imaging.
Compression-fracture care across New York & New Jersey
- Board-certified interventional pain & spine specialists
- Minimally invasive, often outpatient — no open surgery
- Offices across Long Island, Westchester (NY), and northern New Jersey
- Medicare and most insurance accepted; coverage verified before your procedure
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Kyphoplasty FAQs
Who is a candidate for kyphoplasty?
People with a painful vertebral compression fracture confirmed on imaging — often from osteoporosis, a fall, or bone weakening — whose pain hasn’t improved with rest, bracing, or medication.
How soon after a fracture should it be done?
Compression fractures are often most treatable when addressed relatively soon after they occur. If you have sudden back pain and a history of osteoporosis or a recent fall, prompt evaluation lets your physician confirm the fracture and decide whether kyphoplasty is appropriate.
Is kyphoplasty an outpatient procedure?
Yes, in most cases. Kyphoplasty is minimally invasive and commonly performed on an outpatient basis, without the recovery of open spine surgery. Your physician will explain what to expect for your situation.
Does Medicare or insurance cover kyphoplasty?
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are commonly covered when medically appropriate for a confirmed compression fracture. We accept Medicare and most major plans and verify your coverage before the procedure.
Our Back Pain Treatment Options May Include:
Epidural Steroid Injections
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty
Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
PRP Therapy
Stem Cell Therapy
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Medically reviewed by Dr. John Akhnoukh, M.D. — Board-certified in Anesthesiology & Interventional Pain Management
Last reviewed July 2026 · Empire Minimally Invasive Spine & Pain
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