Back pain, limited mobility, and eventual deformity. As just a few of the complications caused by Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF), it’s vital to seek specialist medical attention to help you return to the activities that you love most. With a range of options available depending on your VCF severity levels and personal preferences, getting the skip back in your step is just a procedure away.
A minimally-invasive procedure, kyphoplasty is lauded for its ability to transform mobility status, kyphosis deformity, and pain levels in VCF patients, an often debilitating diagnosis caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or bone disease. Performed by highly-acclaimed Dr. Ayad Agha D.O., a board-certified interventional radiologist, kyphoplasty is a premier treatment choice for patients who are at risk of becoming bedridden due to damaged vertebrae, with a staggering success rate.
How does it work?
A cutting-edge procedure, kyphoplasty has the benefit of minimal recovery times due to the minuscule incision required. With an approximate 1-hour procedure time, performed under local or general anesthesia, it’s often a preferred option to traditional surgical possibilities.
A balloon is inserted into the patient’s back through an ultra-narrow tube, using X-Ray imaging to guide it into the targeted region where the fracture resides. The balloon is then inflated, elevating the vertebrae’s height and allowing the fracture to return to its original setting. Met with exceptional precision, the balloon is then replaced with bone cement, consisting of a liquid monomer and a copolymer powder, known as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Hardening immediately, the cavity becomes stabilized by the substance.
What are the benefits?
An incredibly effective procedure with long-term results, patients will experience noticeable back pain reduction, with pain levels dropping continuously for north of 1 year. With immediate results for many patients, studies have found that pain levels reduce by 72%, from 9/10 to a 2/10. As well as distinct transformations in pain levels, other improvements have been reported, such as a progression in back function, quality of life, and a reduction in opioid use. Helping you resume daily activities, exercise, and return to the life you left behind.
Are there risks involved?
A notably low-risk procedure, kyphoplasty is renowned for its short recovery times and under 1% complication rate, making it the safest treatment for VCF. That said, any procedure should be embarked on with caution, with anesthesia side effects, infection at the entry point, nerve damage, allergic reactions, and embolism all named as possible risk factors. At IYA Medical, our experienced medical professionals undertake stringent checks to ensure a seamless procedure, putting you in the safest of hands.
Am I eligible?
Ultimately, kyphoplasty is offered predominately to patients who are not improving on their current treatment plan and are at risk of severe deterioration. An exceptionally targeted procedure, it is solely used in patients who have suffered a vertebral fracture and is not used for other causes, such as ruptured disks or arthritis. For optimal results, the procedure should be conducted within 8 weeks of the fracture.
About the Practice
Blending interventional and diagnostic radiology and primary care services with aesthetic medicine and spa treatments, IYA Medical in Scottsdale, Arizona, helps their patients achieve beauty, health, and happiness. Using scientifically proven products and treatments, the highly experienced and educated team of doctors helps you feel better from the inside out.
At IYA Medical, patients receive access to a combination of medical services and advanced treatments in a comfortable, state-of-the-art facility.
Committed to reducing the length of hospital stays, IYA Medical’s interventional radiology services, with advanced imaging, allow the team to precisely treat complex conditions, including cancer and cardiovascular disease with minimally invasive options.
The doctors offer back pain management, diagnosis, and treatment for joint pain, pelvic pain, and leg pain, including varicose vein removal, and offer the option of ports and catheters for long-term dialysis or chemotherapy treatment using minimally invasive solutions and image-guided surgery techniques.
For patient convenience, concierge medicine services give round-the-clock access to doctors and more exclusive benefits. Learn more about the medical services available at IYA Medical by calling the practice or to schedule an appointment (480) 750-8130.
About Dr. Agha
Dr. Ayad Agha, DO brings an unmatched background including a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology and Interventional Oncology from the University of California-San Diego, a Doctorate of Pharmacy from The Ohio State University, a Masters in Nuclear Pharmacy from the University of Southern California, and a Medical Degree from Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Agha is certified by the American Board of Radiology, an associate professor of diagnostic and interventional radiology at the University of Arizona Medical School, a clinical professor of the health and science department at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University and a medical consultant with product design in the field of interventional radiology.
A popular and renowned Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Agha is an expert in cutting-edge medical practice and well versed in utilizing stem cells, genomic testing, and vascular aesthetics.
His presence brings to IYA a host of services that can result in an enhanced quality of life – turning back the clock, whenever possible, on function, energy, and mobility. Among the initial services provided are cosmetic vein treatments, full-body scans as part of detailed wellness care, rejuvenating serums, and pain treatments.
Fellowship-trained and board-certified in vascular and interventional radiology at the University of California San Diego, he offers a unique approach to problem-solving. Dr. Agha has held leadership positions and trains physicians in private and academic settings. A frequent Phoenix Magazine Top Doc, he is at the forefront of the future of medicine and now brings this passion for educating clients and providers to IYA.
A long-time resident of Arizona, he is known as a true force of nature and is anxious to bring a new level of medical cosmetic and other related services to Scottsdale and surrounding communities.
Dr. Ayad Agha holds US patents in Surgical Methods Apparatus Designs, Biopsy Devices, Rotary Indexers, and Methods of Use.