Osteoporosis is a common condition that can often be treated at a bundled payments surgical center. All bones are made up of tissue that grows and replaces itself, including the spine. When a patient has osteoporosis, the bones regeneration can not keep up, causing the bones to weaken. When the spine weakens, it can make the bones (vertebrae) flatter resulting in a shorter appearance or even a rounded back. Many patients are unaware of the condition and do not experience any discomfort until there is a break or fracture.
Fractures due to osteoporosis are the most common reason for needing surgery. Fractures are often caused by a fall or other traumatic incident; however, fractures can occur independently due to the pressure on vertebrae that are already fragile. In many cases, kyphoplasty can treat fractures. Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment in which a balloon is inflated in the spine to restore the spinal column to its original height and shape. Once the balloon is in place, the surgeon will inject a cement-like substance into the fracture to stabilize it. The stabilization provides nearly instant pain relief, and many patients return to daily activities shortly after. It is important to know that osteoporosis is a chronic condition and surgery is not
If you are seeking out surgical options for osteoporosis of the spine, a bundled payments surgical center can provide the care you are looking for. The Nadora Healthcare Surgical Center offers healthcare at reasonable prices through bundled payments and the premier Debt Free Healthcare Surgical option. Patients who are currently working for a self-funded employer may qualify for surgery at absolutely no cost to them. To find out more about the options available to you, please fill out your information on the form on the right or call our team directly at 970-663-3200.
Author: Hailey Siler