Kyphoplasty - Minimally Invasive Surgery for Fractures of the Spine

Dr. Michael Dolphin of Orthopaedic Specialists performs a revolutionary new minimally invasive procedure for compression fractures of the spine due to osteoporosis or injury. Kyphoplasty generally offers immediate pain relief and stabilization of the spine.

Potential benefits include:

• Minimally invasive - The incision is 1/4 inch in length.



• Performed on an outpatient basis - The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes (per fracture) and patients generally go home the next day.



• Immediate pain relief - Because the spine is now stabilized most patients receive immediate pain relief while others report elimination or reduction of pain within 48 hours.