Minimally Invasive Kyphoplasty in New Jersey
For patients suffering from painful vertebral compression fractures, kyphoplasty in NJ with Dr. Alok Sharan offers rapid pain relief through a minimally invasive procedure. Kyphoplasty uses a small balloon to restore vertebral height before filling the fractured vertebra with bone cement, stabilizing the fracture and relieving pain — often within 24–48 hours. Most fractures are caused by osteoporosis, trauma, or spinal tumors. Dr. Sharan performs kyphoplasty at his Edison, NJ office using regional anesthesia — no general anesthesia, same-day procedure, and rapid relief for most patients. He is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with 20+ years of experience and over 200 five-star Google reviews.
Years Experience
Benefits of Kyphoplasty with Dr. Sharan
Rapid pain relief — most patients improve within 24–48 hours
Restores vertebral height and corrects spinal alignment
Regional anesthesia — no general anesthesia
Same-day outpatient procedure in most cases
Minimally invasive — no large incisions
Effective for osteoporotic fractures, trauma, and tumor-related fractures
Conditions We Treat
Awake vs Traditional Surgery
| Traditional Surgery | Awake Approach — Dr. Sharan |
|---|---|
| General anesthesia | Regional anesthesia — you stay awake |
| 1–3 day hospital stay | Same-day discharge in most cases |
| 6–12 week recovery | 2–4 week recovery |
| Higher complication risk | Fewer complications, less blood loss |
| Higher cost | Lower cost, most insurance accepted |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is kyphoplasty?
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure for vertebral compression fractures. A small balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra and inflated to restore height, then bone cement is injected to stabilize the fracture. Most patients experience significant pain relief within 24–48 hours.
What is the difference between kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty?
Both inject bone cement into a fractured vertebra. Kyphoplasty first uses a balloon to restore vertebral height and create a cavity for the cement, reducing the risk of cement leakage and better correcting spinal alignment. Vertebroplasty injects cement directly without the balloon step.
How long does kyphoplasty take?
The procedure typically takes 45–60 minutes per level and is performed under regional anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. Most patients go home the same day.
Is kyphoplasty covered by insurance?
Kyphoplasty is typically covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans for vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis. Call (732) 898-3950 to verify your coverage before scheduling.
