"This is truly a turning point. Before, I was in so much pain that I couldn't move, but right after the procedure, I was able to sit up and walk on my own," shared patient B.V.H (59 years old, Quang Nam) after 2 days of treatment at Vinmec Da Nang.
On September 20, 2024, patient H. was admitted to Vinmec Da Nang in severe back pain, almost unable to move, and had been bedridden for nearly a week due to an injury.
Despite being treated with painkillers and muscle relaxants at another medical facility, the condition did not improve. After examination, doctors at Vinmec Da Nang diagnosed the patient with a D12 vertebral compression fracture, causing persistent pain and significantly reducing the quality of life
Given the situation, doctors decided to perform vertebroplasty by injecting bone cement into the vertebrae - a modern interventional radiology technique currently applied at Vinmec Da Nang with outstanding advantages:
- Immediate pain relief after the procedure.
- Safe procedure with minimal complications, involving only a 3-5mm skin puncture, and no blood loss.
- No need for general anesthesia.
- Procedure time is only about 30 minutes.
- Normal activities can be resumed after 1-2 hours, avoiding complications like traditional surgery.
With this method, doctors use a syringe to inject biological cement to fill the gaps in the collapsed vertebra, not only providing quick pain relief but also restoring the original shape and function of the spine for the patient.
Vertebroplasty is a modern method that offers high effectiveness and immediate pain relief but requires highly skilled doctors and advanced equipment. The doctor must accurately identify the collapsed vertebra, puncture the skin under the guidance of digital subtraction angiography, and continuously monitor the patient's condition using devices such as heart rate monitors, blood pressure monitors, blood oxygen monitors, and digital subtraction angiography machines. Otherwise, risks such as cement leakage, infection, bleeding, or increased pain may occur.
Vinmec Da Nang is proud to be one of the medical units capable of performing vertebroplasty thanks to its modern fluoroscopy room and a team of leading specialists, providing the highest effectiveness for each patient!
