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Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty: Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Treatment for Osteoporotic Compression Fractures

Last updated Tuesday, December 02, 2008

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Rehabilitation

What types of physical therapy do patients require after kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for osteoporotic compression fractures in the spine?

The use of physical therapy is variable from patient to patient and can be used for overall rehabilitation if the patient is deconditioned.

Can this rehabilitation after kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for osteoporotic compression fractures in the spine be done at home?

Depending on the physical therapist’s prescribed program, some stretching and strengthening exercises likely can be performed independently at home.

Surgery for Osteoporotic Compression Fractures in the Spine at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA

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