Vertebroplasty
Surgical repair of vertebra compression fractures
A minimally invasive operation to repair and stabilise a damaged vertebra
What is a vertebroplasty?
An operation, called a vertebroplasty, is to stabilise and restore a damaged vertebra can help relieve pain and prevent deformity or further fractures.
Need to know
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What happens during a vertebroplasty? icon plus
The procedure may be carried out under general anaesthetic, or use local anaesthetic to numb the area.
Your consultant will make a small cut or cuts in the affected area and in the case of Kyphoplasty insert a small balloon-like device into the affected vertebra. This is inflated to raise the vertebra to its normal height. The space is then filled with bone cement which quickly sets to support and stabilise the area. -
How to prepare for your procedure icon plus
Your consultant will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you may have. If you're having general anaesthetic, they'll let you know how long you should avoid eating and drinking beforehand.
You should arrange for someone to help you get home afterwards. As with all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you. -
After your procedure icon plus
Straight after your surgery, you may need to lie flat for several hours. You'll probably only be in hospital for the day, although you may need to stay overnight.
You may have an appointment with the physiotherapist to work on the movement in your back. You'll also be given pain relief. Any cuts should heal within a week, and you’ll need to keep the area dry until then. Your consultant will advise you when you can get back to your normal routine, including work and exercise.
Our spinal consultants
Our locations in London
From complex spinal surgery to diagnostic tests, scans and minor procedures, we provide exceptional spinal care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7HA
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Outpatients and Diagnostics at 30 Devonshire Street
30 Devonshire Street
London W1G 6PU
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The Wellington Hospital Spinal Unit
South Building, Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
Private Vertebroplasty in Birmingham
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The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
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We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced spinal consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
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020 7079 4344