Your physician will utilize diagnostic tests to determine whether a fracture exists and the severity of the fracture that would potentially be treated by a sacroplasty.

Commonly, you may have to undergo X-ray exams to diagnose this condition.

However, you may also undergo other testing options such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or CT scans. 

Based on the results of your interview, examination, and imaging studies, you can expect a custom care plan catered specifically to you.

From there, we outline what you can expect with your sacroplasty and how to prepare for your procedure.

Our physicians typically exhaust all conservative measures available before turning to surgery.

This is part of our dedication to bringing value to our patients as the largest orthopedic practice in Kansas City.

In rare cases, surgery may also be necessary to encourage the bone to heal. In cases with severe fractures, your spinal surgeon can insert a pin into the broken bone to bring the edges together for correct alignment.

Sacroplasty in Kansas City is performed under IV sedation by a spine specialists, like the team at KCOA.

Your physician will insert a needle into the sacrum and apply an acrylic bone cement to the fractured bone shards.

This stabilizes the fracture and provides pain relief. Patients usually see immediate results with this nonsurgical, 30-minute procedure.

Once your procedure is complete, you can expect:

• Our team will help you to the post-anesthesia area. A nurse will monitor your vital signs and assess your pain level.
• Once the nurse has determined you are stable and alert, we will transfer you to a specialty patient room where you can begin your recovery.

Since sacroplasty is often outpatient, once you are cleared, you are free to finish the recovery process in the comfort of your own home.

Directly following your procedure, you will likely still experience back pain from the needle.

After several hours, that spine pain should resolve.

Most patients return to their normal life without too many restrictions after recovering from the procedure.

However, you may have to wait several weeks before you can participate in more strenuous activities, such as extended walking, squatting, or stair climbing.