Kyphoplasty is an outpatient procedure that helps repair damaged vertebrae using a balloon and bone cement. Most people can walk a few hours after the surgery and are advised to avoid lifting heavy ...

It's natural to want to get back to your regular activities as soon as possible after surgery for a spinal compression fracture. But a lot depends on the type of operation you get. Two common methods, ...

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