Dallas County Living Well Magazine Summer 2014 | Page 42

Take Charge
Don’t Turn
Your Back on
Back Pain
If you’re over 50 or have osteoporosis, it’s important
that you don’t ignore your back pain. It may signal
a spinal fracture. See your doctor right away if you
think you may have one.

Spinal fractures can be repaired if diagnosed.
KYPHON® Balloon Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive
treatment for spinal fractures that can restore
vertebral body height, reduce pain and improve
patient quality of life.

Visit www.spinalfracture.com to find a
specialist in your area.

before

balloon kyphoplasty

after

Although the complication rate has been demonstrated to be low, there are risks associated with the procedure,
including serious complications some of which, though rare, may be fatal. These include, but are not limited to, heart
attack, cardiac arrest and stroke. Other possible complications include infection and leakage of bone cement which may
result in damage to blood vessels, lungs, heart, brain and, in rare instances, cause paralysis. Your physician can provide
more information and can help determine whether you may be a candidate for this procedure.

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