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What is Interventional
Radiology?

Interventional Radiology (IR) applies medical imaging to assist doctors to diganose and treat issues related to blood and lymph vessels within the body.

Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are procedures used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures in the spinal column. Fractures can be a result of injury or osteoporosis, where the usual shape of a vertebral bone becomes distorted or compressed and causes substantial back pain.

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty

How it Works

During a vertebroplasty procedure, an interventional radiologist will use imaging guidance to inject a cement mixture into the fractured bone, and in a kyphoplasty procedure, they insert a balloon into the fractured bone to create a space and then fill it with cement. This is completed through a small incision directly over the affected vertebra. Following vertebroplasty, about 75% of patients regain lost mobility and increase their activity. Patients are often walking within hours after the procedure has been completed.

RadiologyInfo.org (2021). Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/vertebro

RP Houston

Radiology Partners Houston is a division of Singleton Associates, PA, a leader in the Texas imaging market, and provides exceptional, high quality, compassionate care throughout Texas. Radiology Partners Houston offers highly specialized experience in every facet of radiology, utilizing current and progressive protocols with the most innovative techniques for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic intervention.

Radiology Partners Houston

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Physician Support: (713) 242-4046

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