Main content
Health Information Library
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Osteoporosis
Surgery
Two surgical treatments,
vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, may relieve pain from
spinal compression fractures resulting from
osteoporosis. In these procedures, a surgeon
injects bone cement 
through a needle into the crushed spinal bones
(vertebrae).
If you experience a hip fracture due to osteoporosis, you may need surgery to repair your hip. For more information, see the topic Hip Fracture.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 18, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
|
© 1995-2010, Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
