Kyphoplasty is an alternative to major back surgery for certain spinal fractures, and the procedure is performed by Dr. Ayad K. M. Agha, a physician specialized in image guided Minimally invasive surgery, interventional radiology, interventional oncology, sports medicine and trauma.
Kyphoplasty is also known as minimally invasive vertebral augmentation. It is a procedure to repair a broken or collapsed spinal vertebra. The vertebra, which is called a vertebral compression fracture, can cause pain and can lead to major back surgery. Kyphoplasty is designed to reduce the pain associated with this fracture, reduce the need for major back surgery, and restore the spinal vertebra to its original size and shape.
The procedure begins with an X-ray to identify the fracture. Before the procedure, Dr. Agha will review the patients medical history and any additional imaging (MRI, CT or nuclear medicine ) and perform a physical examination. He will then begin the kyphoplasty by inserting a specialized needle device into the affected vertebra. He then uses a special instrument to inflate the affected area with a sterile balloon.
The balloon inflates and creates a cavity in the vertebral body, restoring the original vertebral body height, the balloon is then removed which allows Dr. Agha to inject a cement-like substance, also called a bone graft, into the cavity to prevent additional collapse of the vertebra. Once the cement is hardened and cured, the introducing device is removed and the patient is moved to a recovery room to rest and recover, then entire procedure and recovery usually lasts left in one hour.
Dr. Agha is experienced with medical and technological advancements to improve spinal surgery and he focuses on what is best for the patient when recommending kyphoplasty or other treatments. In addition to kyphoplasty, he offers consultation and system-based treatments, including all other treatments necessary to ensure the most comprehensive and effective treatment for the patient. Dr. Agha is considered an expert in this field. For the past 20 plus years Dr. Agha has performed more than 12000 vertebral body augmentations ( KYPHOPLASTY).
For patients suffering from a vertebral compression fracture, secondary to osteoporosis , trauma , or bone metastatic disease. Then a minimally invasive kyphoplasty, as performed by Dr. Ayad Agha, can help reduce the pain caused by the fracture, reduce the need for major back surgery, and restore the spinal vertebra to its original size and shape. Kyphoplasty is a valuable, alternative procedure to major back surgery for certain spinal fractures which can provide a safe and successful outcome for patients seeking relief from the symptoms arising from these fractures.