Bones & Pain
Our team of expert physicians provides minimally invasive solutions for spinal compression fractures and osteoarthritis knee pain.
Offerings:
Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat spinal compression fractures, specifically those caused by osteoporosis or tumors.
What you need to know
How does kyphoplasty work?
During a kyphoplasty, the patient is carefully positioned on a special operating table and monitored sedation is administered. Only rarely is general anesthesia required. Using X-Ray guidance, a needle is introduced through a tiny skin incision and guided into the vertebra.
Inside the vertebra devices, most commonly a balloon, is used to reduce the deformity, and restore vertebral height. Once the desired height is achieved, a special bone epoxy/cement is then injected to stabilize the fractured vertebra.
Following the procedure, the patient is monitored in a recovery area until anesthesia resolves. Patients are allowed to resume walking and are commonly discharged after only a few hours.
Pain relief can be immediate, and in over 90% of patients pain decreases and continues to decrease for the next 14 days allowing patients to quickly resume their baseline level of activity. Patients that fail to achieve a return to baseline activity may have other issues attributable to their failure in achieving baseline activity.
Inside the vertebra devices, most commonly a balloon, is used to reduce the deformity, and restore vertebral height. Once the desired height is achieved, a special bone epoxy/cement is then injected to stabilize the fractured vertebra.
Following the procedure, the patient is monitored in a recovery area until anesthesia resolves. Patients are allowed to resume walking and are commonly discharged after only a few hours.
Pain relief can be immediate, and in over 90% of patients pain decreases and continues to decrease for the next 14 days allowing patients to quickly resume their baseline level of activity. Patients that fail to achieve a return to baseline activity may have other issues attributable to their failure in achieving baseline activity.
Am I a candidate for kyphoplasty?
Kyphoplasty is often the best course of procedure for individuals with spinal compression fractures, delayed bone production and related pain significantly limiting activity. Most patients can tolerate the procedure.
To determine if kyphoplasty is right for you, schedule a consultation with one of Clarity Care's expert spine specialists to discuss potential benefits and success rates for your specific condition. They can evaluate your medical history, perform a physical examination, and order imaging tests to decide if you are a candidate.
To determine if kyphoplasty is right for you, schedule a consultation with one of Clarity Care's expert spine specialists to discuss potential benefits and success rates for your specific condition. They can evaluate your medical history, perform a physical examination, and order imaging tests to decide if you are a candidate.
Is kyphoplasty effective?
Kyphoplasty has been shown to be an effective procedure for spinal compression fractures. Benefits and outcomes associated with kyphoplasty include significant and even immediate pain relief, improved vertebral height, vertebra stabilization, restoration of mobility, short recovery time, fracture related mortality reduction and low complication rates.
It is important to note that the effectiveness of kyphoplasty may vary depending on factors such as the underlying cause of the fracture, the severity of the fracture, and the patient's overall health.
It is important to note that the effectiveness of kyphoplasty may vary depending on factors such as the underlying cause of the fracture, the severity of the fracture, and the patient's overall health.
Are there risks associated with kyphoplasty?
Kyphoplasty is generally considered a safe procedure, but as with any medical procedure, there are potential risks. Possible complications include infection, excessive bleeding, cement leakage to surrounding tissues or blood vessels, allergic reaction to bone cement, and fracture recurrence.
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LET'S GET STARTEDSpine Jack
Spine Jack, is an implant device used during Kyphoplasty. Spine Jack is performed by inserting small implants called vertebral body expanders into the fractured vertebra, height is restored, and the spine is stabilized. It is one of the most effective ways to restore bone height in the vertebral bone. Reconstructive procedures that restore the spinal column close to its original configuration help reduce the risk of future fractures.
What you need to know
Am I a candidate for Spine Jack?
During your consultation with one of Clarity Care's skilled interventionalist, the provider will evaluate your specific condition, review your medical history, and consult imaging results to determine if you are a candidate.
Is Spine Jack effective?
The Spine Jack procedure aims to relieve pain caused by spinal compression fractures, restore vertebral height, and improve spinal stability. Compared with traditional options, Spine Jack is a minimally invasive procedure with little down time and fantastic results.
Are there risks associated with Spine Jack?
Spine Jack is generally considered safe, but as with any medical procedure, there are risks. Risks include infection at the surgical site, excessive bleeding, nerve or spinal cord injury, cement leakage, or allergic reaction. Specific risks may vary depending upon the severity of the fracture and the overall health status of the patient.
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LET'S GET STARTEDVertebroplasty
Used to treat vertebral compression fractures in the spine, vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the injection of bone cement into the fractured vertebrae to stabilize and strengthen them. Patients who undergo this procedure can expect significant pain relief and restored spinal function. This is an alternative procedure similar to Kyphoplasty.
What you need to know
How does vertebroplasty work?
A vertebroplasty is performed under general anesthesia or monitored sedation is administered. During a vertebroplasty procedure, a small incision is made in the skin and a needle is guided in the fractured vertebra using imaging guidance, such as fluoroscopy. Once in position, the bone cement is injected into the fractured vertebra. The cement hardens quickly, providing immediate stability. Improved mobility and reduction in pain are two benefits of undergoing this procedure.
Am I a candidate for vertebroplasty?
If you are experiencing severe and persistent pain related to a confirmed spinal compression fracture, and conservative procedures (such as pain medication and rest) have been ineffective, you may be a candidate for vertebroplasty.
To learn more, schedule a consultation with one of Clarity Care's skilled interventional provider to evaluate your specific condition, review your medical history, and consult imaging results.
To learn more, schedule a consultation with one of Clarity Care's skilled interventional provider to evaluate your specific condition, review your medical history, and consult imaging results.
Is vertebroplasty effective?
A safe and effective means of treating spinal compression fractures, vertebroplasty has consistently shown positive outcomes for pain relief and functional improvement. Studies report these benefits in 70 to 90 percent of patients who have undergone this procedure.
What are the risks of vertebroplasty?
The life altering benefits of vertebroplasty are undeniable, yet there are risks associated with this procedure, despite its reputation as being safe and effective. Potential complications include infection at the incision site, excessive bleeding, nerve injury, cement leakage, allergic reaction, fracture to adjacent vertebra, and in very rare cases, pulmonary embolism.
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LET'S GET STARTEDGenicular artery embolization (GAE)
Genicular artery embolization (GAE), or embolization of the knee, is a minimally invasive procedure that provides immediate and long-term relief for patients with osteoarthritis, by reducing blood flow to the lining of the knee. A relatively novel technique, clinical studies have demonstrated promising results in terms of pain reduction and improved knee function.
What you need to know
How does a genicular artery embolization work?
During genicular artery embolization (GAE), a catheter is inserted into a artery in the painful leg and guided to the genicular arteries, the small blood vessels that supply blood flow to the knee joint. Using imaging guidance, the interventionalist identifies the specific genicular arteries responsible for your joint pain and injecting small particles decrease flow to the inflamed area.
By blocking the blood flow to genicular arteries, GAE aims to reduce inflammation and pain in the knee joint. It is believed that the genicular arteries play a role in the transmission of pain signals from the knee joint to the brain. By interrupting their blood supply, the procedure can provide pain relief.
By blocking the blood flow to genicular arteries, GAE aims to reduce inflammation and pain in the knee joint. It is believed that the genicular arteries play a role in the transmission of pain signals from the knee joint to the brain. By interrupting their blood supply, the procedure can provide pain relief.
Am I a candidate for genicular artery embolization?
If you have persistent knee pain, have received diagnostic confirmation of knee osteoarthritis, have found conservative procedures (such as physical therapy or medications) unsuccessful, and / or are not a candidate for surgical options, genicular artery embolization (GAE) may be right for you.
To learn more, schedule a consultation with one of Clarity Care's skilled interventional provider to evaluate your specific condition, review your medical history, and consult imaging results.
To learn more, schedule a consultation with one of Clarity Care's skilled interventional provider to evaluate your specific condition, review your medical history, and consult imaging results.
Is genicular artery embolization effective?
While further research is needed, initial studies and trials of the cutting-edge genicular artery embolization (GAE) procedure have shown that it is a successful means of treating inflammation and pain osteoarthritis of the knee – effectively managing symptoms and providing future durability.
Are there risks associated with genicular artery embolizations?
While generally considered safe, there are some risks associated with genicular artery embolization, including infection at the incision site, bleeding at catheter insertion, nerve damage, allergic reaction, and blood clots.
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LET'S GET STARTEDCare that covers Kansas City communities in Kansas & Missouri.
The Clarity Care Imaging & Specialty Care office is conveniently located at 9040 Quivira Road in Lenexa, Kansas. Our center is just north of Oak Park Mall with easy access from much of the Kansas City area including Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Merriam, Mission, Leawood and Prairie Village.
