Back Pain Alleviation for Osteoporosis Patients Thanks to New Technology

According to estimates, as many as 700,000 vertebral compression fractures (related to osteoporosis) appear annually. So far treatment options for these fractures have been limited to prescribing pain medications, decreased activity, or bed rest. Only few patients, however, felt relief. Now, vertebral osteoplasty is available for them.

Vertebral osteoplasty is designed to bring considerable relief for back pain that results from spinal compression fractures in the thoraco-lumbar spine. This technique is a not an invasive procedure. It ensures surgeons easier access to a patient