Repairing a Compression Fracture
When a vertebra collapses from a compression fracture, it can cause severe back pain, reduced mobility, and a forward-curved posture (kyphosis). Kyphoplasty gently restores the height of the fractured bone and stabilizes it — helping ease pain and prevent further collapse.
Your Kyphoplasty Is Performed by Dr. Chad Owens
Kyphoplasty at Enid Pain & Spine is performed by Dr. Chad Owens, a double board-certified physician in Pain Management and Anesthesiology with more than 20 years of experience. He performs minimally invasive spine procedures right here in Enid — so you get experienced, precise care without the long drive to Tulsa or Oklahoma City.
What Kyphoplasty Can Treat
Kyphoplasty is most often used for painful vertebral compression fractures. These fractures can come from several causes.
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Small fractures where a spinal bone collapses, often causing sudden or ongoing back pain.
Osteoporosis-Related Fractures
Weakened bones from osteoporosis can fracture from even a minor movement or fall.
Fractures From Trauma
Compression fractures caused by a fall, accident, or other injury to the spine.
Stooped or Curved Posture
Fractures that lead to a forward-curved spine, sometimes called kyphosis.
Severe Fracture-Related Back Pain
Sharp, ongoing back pain from a compression fracture that limits daily movement.
Reduced Mobility
When fracture pain makes it hard to stand, walk, or stay active as you normally would.
What to Expect
Kyphoplasty is performed under local or general anesthesia and usually takes about an hour per vertebra. Here is how the procedure typically works.
Guided Placement
Using X-ray (fluoroscopic) guidance, a small needle is placed into the fractured vertebra through a tiny incision in the back.
Restoring Height
A small balloon is inserted through the needle and carefully inflated to gently restore the collapsed vertebra toward its natural height.
Stabilizing the Bone
The balloon is removed and the space is filled with bone cement, which hardens quickly to stabilize the vertebra.
Relief & Recovery
Many patients experience relief and improved mobility soon after, sometimes within hours of the procedure.
Recovery & Post-Treatment Care
Because kyphoplasty is minimally invasive, most patients recover quickly. After the procedure you are observed for a short time and usually go home the same day.
Benefits of Kyphoplasty
Meaningful Pain Relief
Many patients experience significant reduction in back pain after the procedure.
Minimally Invasive
Small incisions mean less discomfort and a shorter recovery than open surgery.
Restores Spinal Alignment
Correcting vertebral height can help prevent further deformity and improve posture.
Quick Recovery
Most patients can resume normal activities within a few days.
Compression Fractures & Osteoporosis
Many compression fractures are linked to osteoporosis. If you have unexplained back pain along with weakened bones, understanding your bone health is an important step. Our team can help evaluate whether kyphoplasty is an appropriate option for you.
Learn About Osteoporosis CareKyphoplasty Care Close to Home
Patients in Enid and Northwest Oklahoma should not always have to drive to Tulsa or Oklahoma City for compression fracture care. Enid Pain & Spine offers minimally invasive procedures like kyphoplasty right here at home, with Dr. Chad Owens and our care team guiding you at every step.
We proudly serve patients from Enid, Fairview, Hennessey, Kingfisher, Alva, Perry, and surrounding communities.
