Vertebroplasty was developed in France by Dr. Deramond and his colleagues in 1984. The procedure has been performed in the United States since 1995.

Learn more about primary causes such as Osteoporosis. This procedure is also beneficial for patients with metastatic disease.

Why choose vertebroplasty over kyphoplasty?

No overnight stay or general anesthesia required-- which means reduced risk of complications!

You or a loved one can be treated and released the same day and on the way to living pain free within 48 hours.

New Help for Osteoporotic Bones

Gardening, walking, playing with your grandchildren. For those with severe back pain from osteoporosis, trauma or tumors these simple activities can be challenging. Vertebroplasty, an innovative procedure for vertebral compression fractures can help treat back pain safely and effectively - providing immediate relief. Stay active with new treatments.

Patients and Caregivers

Vertebroplasty, A New, Interventional Radiology Treatment For the Pain of Spinal Fractures Caused by Osteoporosis (written by Society of Interventional Radiology)
Dr. Huy Do, Stanford Medical Center and Dr. Dean Edell discuss how vertebroplasty works and benefits of the procedure. ABC KGO-TV/Channel 7 (View Video)
View Dr. Robert Waldrip, Orthopedic Surgeon speaking to an audience about Vertebroplasty and read articles published in Medical News Today about this minimally invasive procedure
Learn about how Margaret McLaughlin was able to get her life back by relieving mind-numbing back pain. Chicago CBS Evening News, South Carolina, WISTV News
View a live vertebroplasty procedure featuring Dr. Josh Hirsch.
Looking for more information? Download patient material, review testimonials or submit your request online.

For Physicians

Position Statement from SIR on VCF treatments, March 2007
News! Review the new peer reviewed article on vertebroplasty relieving back pain by Dr. Huy Do
News! New Osteoporosis Fracture Treatment Improves Patient Outcomes; Study Finds Cement Procedure Safe and Effective
View how vertebroplasty procedures works and reimbursement available.
View clinical comparison between vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
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