I did. It was great. I felt better quickly after the procedure
August 14, 2025
I went to a neurosurgeon and I was told since my compression fractures had healed they could not do it. Also he said my bones might not be hard enough. But he did say it would be dangerous to try it.
August 14, 2025
Yes! This procedure is called kyphoplasty and it's commonly used to treat vertebral fractures in myeloma patients. During this minimally invasive procedure, doctors use a special balloon to restore height to the collapsed vertebra, then reinforce the fractured bone with bone cement. A MyMyelomaTeam member shared their Show Full Answer
Yes! This procedure is called kyphoplasty and it's commonly used to treat vertebral fractures in myeloma patients. During this minimally invasive procedure, doctors use a special balloon to restore height to the collapsed vertebra, then reinforce the fractured bone with bone cement. A MyMyelomaTeam member shared their positive experience with treatment for back issues. They had lesions pressing on a nerve in their lower back causing severe pain, and after receiving treatment, they experienced significant relief. Treatment options like this, along with radiation therapy, can help strengthen bones and reduce pain from vertebral compression.
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