Kyphoplasty helps correct bone deformity and relieves pain that come with spinal compression fractures. During the procedure:
A tube is inserted into the damaged vertebrae through a cut in the back.
A thin catheter tube, tipped with a balloon, is guided into the vertebra.
The balloon is inflated to create a cavity in which bone cement will be injected.
The balloon is deflated and removed, and the bone cement is injected into the cavity.
The cement mixture hardens in about 10 minutes.