Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive spine surgery performed by Dr Shafeek in Calicut, designed to treat painful vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or tumors. Unlike traditional open surgeries, kyphoplasty restores spinal height and stabilizes fractured vertebrae through tiny incisions, delivering rapid pain relief and improved mobility. Using precision instruments and advanced imaging guidance, this procedure provides immediate structural stability while minimizing tissue damage, making it one of the best treatments for patients seeking quick recovery and long-term spinal health.
The kyphoplasty procedure begins with the insertion of a narrow working cannula into the fractured vertebra through a small incision, guided by continuous fluoroscopy for precise accuracy. A specialized balloon tamp is advanced into the vertebra and inflated, elevating the collapsed bone and restoring vertebral height. This creates a cavity that corrects spinal alignment and reduces deformity.
Once the balloon is deflated and removed, the cavity is filled with medical-grade bone cement (polymethylmethacrylate), which hardens rapidly to stabilize the fracture. This cement prevents further micro-movements of the bone and provides immediate pain relief. The entire procedure typically takes less than an hour per level, involves minimal blood loss, and is often performed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation, allowing patients to walk the same day, making it one of the best spine surgery treatments in Calicut.
Outcomes following kyphoplasty in Calicut are excellent, with over 90% of patients reporting significant pain reduction and improved mobility within days. By restoring spinal stability and vertebral height, kyphoplasty relieves pain, corrects posture, and prevents further deformity. Patients typically return to normal daily activities within a few days, making it a safe, effective, and transformative solution for vertebral compression fractures under Dr Shafeek.