Kyphoplasty

Restore Spine Stability and Relieve Pain From Vertebral Compression Fractures

If you’re living with back pain caused by a spinal fracture, kyphoplasty offers a safe, minimally invasive way to reduce pain and restore your quality of life. At Spine and Pain Center of San Antonio, our experienced interventional pain specialists provide kyphoplasty for patients in San Antonio and Live Oak, TX, using advanced image-guided techniques to repair vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) and stabilize the spine.

To schedule a consultation, call 210-942-7831 or book online.

What Is Kyphoplasty?

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat vertebral compression fractures, which commonly occur from osteoporosis, spinal injuries, or cancer-related bone weakness. These fractures can cause sudden, severe back pain, limited mobility, and changes in posture.

During kyphoplasty, your doctor inserts a small balloon into the collapsed vertebra, gently expands it, and fills the space with bone cement. This stabilizes the bone, relieves pain, and often restores lost vertebral height.

Patients choose kyphoplasty because it provides:

• Rapid pain relief
• Improved spinal alignment
• Increased mobility
• Minimal downtime
• Long-lasting stability

Who Is a Candidate for Kyphoplasty?

You may benefit from kyphoplasty if you have:

• A vertebral compression fracture diagnosed through X-ray or MRI
• Severe or persistent back pain
• Difficulty standing, walking, or performing daily activities
• A stooped or hunched posture caused by spinal collapse
• Osteoporosis-related fractures
• Fractures caused by cancer weakening the bones

Our pain management specialists will perform a full diagnostic evaluation to determine whether kyphoplasty is the right treatment for your condition.

What Happens During the Procedure?

Kyphoplasty is typically performed under local or moderate sedation and takes less than an hour per vertebra.

Step-by-step process:

1. A small incision is made in the back.
2. A narrow tube is guided into the fractured vertebra using real-time imaging.
3. A medical balloon is inserted and inflated to restore space.
4. The balloon is removed and the cavity is filled with bone cement.
5. The cement hardens within minutes, stabilizing the fracture.

Most patients go home the same day and experience significant pain relief within 24–48 hours.

Recovery After Kyphoplasty

One of the biggest advantages of kyphoplasty is the quick recovery.

Most patients can:

• Walk shortly after the procedure
• Resume light activities within 24 hours
• Return to work or normal routines within a few days
• Experience immediate or rapid pain reduction

Your provider will review activity restrictions and long-term bone health recommendations to help prevent future fractures.

Benefits of Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty offers several important benefits for patients with painful spinal fractures:

• Fast and effective pain relief
  
• Restores vertebral height and improves posture
• Strengthens the spine to prevent further collapse
• Minimally invasive, with tiny incisions
• Low complication rate
  
• Same-day procedure with minimal downtime

Our team uses advanced imaging and proven techniques to ensure the safest, most effective results.

Kyphoplasty at Spine and Pain Center of San Antonio

At Spine and Pain Center of San Antonio, we specialize in interventional procedures that relieve pain and restore mobility without the need for open surgery. Our providers focus on personalized treatment plans tailored to your diagnosis, lifestyle, and long-term spine health.

Patients choose our practice for:

• Board-certified pain management specialists
• State-of-the-art imaging technology
• Minimally invasive treatment options
• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• Locations in San Antonio and Live Oak for convenience

Schedule Your Kyphoplasty Consultation Today

Don’t let a spinal fracture keep you from living life fully. If you’re experiencing sudden back pain or have been diagnosed with a vertebral compression fracture, kyphoplasty may be the solution.

Call 210-942-7831 or schedule your appointment online at Spine and Pain Center of San Antonio.