Spinal fractures occur when excessive pressure is placed on the bones, leading to fracture. Car accidents are the most common causes.

This condition usually occurs due to falls, sports injuries, car accidents, or suffering from osteoporosis and others.

Symptoms of Spinal Fractures

Sudden pain and discomfort appear around the injured part of the spine, and the pain may extend to other adjacent parts of the spine, in addition to a decrease in mobility.

Treatment of Spinal Fractures using Interventional Radiology

Spinal injuries are among the most concerning injuries for patients, as they believe it is difficult to recover after surgery and return to normal life before the operation.

Surgical procedures on the spine were known to be complex and sometimes led to complications. However, with the discovery of interventional radiology treatment, treatment has become easier and safer.

Interventional radiology stands out from traditional surgeries for its rapid recovery and the absence of the need for general anesthesia, as well as fewer side effects.

Vertebroplasty

It is one of the simple procedures involving the injection of a stabilizing substance that resembles bone formation. This substance supports and stabilizes the vertebrae of the spine, helping to alleviate pain.

This procedure is recommended if the patient has a spinal fracture pressing on the vertebrae.

How is this procedure performed?

The interventional radiologist inserts a needle into the spine using X-rays to guide the needle to the target area, and then the substance is injected to ensure that the vertebrae do not fracture again