A spinal fracture can happen in a moment. A minor fall, lifting a bag, or even a strong cough can break a weakened bone in the spine. The pain can be sudden, severe, and life-changing. Simple things like standing, bending, or sleeping become a struggle.
There is effective help. At HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim, our specialists perform kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. These keyhole procedures stabilise broken spinal bones through a needle-sized opening. Many patients feel major pain relief within days. Best of all, these are day procedures in our modern day surgery unit. You can usually go home the same day.
Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures that treat painful fractures of the vertebrae. Vertebrae are the bones that stack together to form your spine.
Both procedures work on the same principle. The doctor inserts a thin needle into the broken bone through a tiny opening in the skin. Special X-ray imaging guides the needle with precision. Medical-grade bone cement is then injected into the fracture. The cement hardens within minutes. It acts like an internal cast, supporting the bone from the inside.
So what is the difference between the two?
Vertebroplasty injects the cement directly into the fractured bone.
Kyphoplasty adds one extra step. First, a small balloon is inserted and gently inflated inside the broken bone. This creates a space and can help restore some of the bone’s lost height. The balloon is removed, and the space is filled with cement.
Your specialist will recommend the option that suits your fracture best. Both procedures usually take under an hour.
These procedures treat what doctors call vertebral compression fractures. This means a spinal bone has cracked and collapsed, losing height. Common causes include:
Compression fractures are common. Yet many go undiagnosed, dismissed as ordinary back pain. Left untreated, they can cause lasting pain, a stooped posture, and loss of height. One fracture also raises the risk of further fractures. Getting checked matters.
These procedures help most when used for the right patient at the right time. You may be a good candidate if:
We are guided by evidence. Many fractures heal on their own with time and conservative care. That is why our specialists always assess you first and may begin with non-surgical treatment. When pain remains severe or disabling, kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty can offer relief that medicines alone cannot. Your doctor will discuss the benefits, risks, and alternatives honestly, so you can choose with confidence.
For suitable patients, kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty offer meaningful advantages:
Our team organises every step, so you can focus on getting better.
Step 1: Consultation and diagnosis. Your specialist examines you and reviews your symptoms. An MRI or CT scan confirms the fracture and shows whether it is recent. This step ensures the procedure targets the true source of your pain.
Step 2: A clear plan. If a procedure is right for you, we explain everything in plain language: how it works, its benefits, and its risks. We also assess your bone health, because treating osteoporosis is key to preventing future fractures.
Step 3: The procedure. Your treatment takes place in our advanced day surgery unit. You receive local anaesthesia with sedation, or light general anaesthesia, to keep you comfortable. The procedure usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. After a short recovery period, most patients walk out and go home the same day. If your case ever needs a hospital setting, we arrange everything at a carefully selected partner facility and stay involved throughout.
Step 4: Recovery and prevention. Most patients feel real relief within days. We schedule follow-up visits to check your progress. Just as important, we build a plan to strengthen your bones. This may include bone-density testing, medication, nutrition advice, and gentle exercise. Our goal is not just to fix this fracture, but to help prevent the next one.
Most patients feel little discomfort during the procedure thanks to anaesthesia. Soreness at the needle site usually fades within a day or two.
Many patients notice major relief within 24 to 48 hours. For some, improvement continues over the following weeks.
Yes. Medical bone cement has been used in orthopaedic surgery for decades. As with any procedure, small risks exist, such as cement leakage or infection. These are uncommon, and your doctor will explain them clearly.
The cement stabilises the treated bone. However, weak bones elsewhere remain at risk. That is why we always pair treatment with a bone-health plan for osteoporosis.
No. You can book directly with our spine specialists at your nearest HealthHub Clinic.
A spinal fracture is not something to push through. Relief may be closer, and simpler, than you think.
Book your consultation with the spine specialists at HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim today.
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