Spine Surgery Procedures
VERTEBROPLASTY
Vertebroplasty is a technique characterized by the filling of the vertebral body obtained through the injection of PMMA cement, without prior balloon inflation. Vertebroplasty is one of the most common vertebral filling techniques thanks to the rapidity and minimal invasiveness of the procedure.
- Minimally invasive percutaneous procedure
- Performed under fluoroscopic or CT guidance in short time
- Involves injection of bone cement into the fractured vertebra
- Typically completed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation
- Requires only a small skin puncture, no large incisions
- Can be performed on an outpatient basis or with short hospital stay
- Easiest multilevel treatment (VERTEBROSTEEL™)
- Provides rapid pain relief for patients with vertebral compression fractures
- Stabilizes the fractured vertebra, preventing further collapse
- Improves mobility and quality of life
- Reduces the need for long-term pain medication
- Allows quicker return to daily activities and independence
- Minimizes surgical risks and recovery time compared to open surgery
surgical procedure
It is possible to perform a transpedicular or extrapedicular access, depending on the anatomy of the vertebral body to be treated.
1.
CHOOSE THE ACCESS ROUTE
Select either a transpedicular or extrapedicular access depending on the patient’s vertebral anatomy and the location of the target area.
2.
CREATE THE ACCESS
Insert the vertebroplasty needle (VERTEBROSTEEL™ or VERTEBROPLASTIC™) through the pedicle under fluoroscopic guidance. Carefully advance the cannula tip until it reaches the anterior half of the vertebral body, confirming positioning throughout.
3.
PERFORM A VERTEBRAL BIOPSY (OPTIONAL)
At this stage, a vertebral bone biopsy can be performed to investigate possible neoplastic lesions, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.
4.
PREPARE THE CEMENT
Mix the PMMA bone cement using a dedicated system. The procedure kit includes BONE CEMENT, the CEMIX™ Cement Mixing System, and the EASYNJECT™ Cement Delivery System
5.
LOAD THE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Fill the cement delivery device with the prepared PMMA.
6.
INJECT THE CEMENT
Connect the delivery system to the vertebroplasty needle and perform a slow, controlled injection of PMMA into the vertebral body under fluoroscopic monitoring.
