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GERALD E. TRIMBLE, M.D.
If you’ve been living with back pain, don’t assume it’s just
a normal part of getting older—you might have spinal
compression fractures. The good news is that a proven
procedure called Kyphoplasty can help to strengthen and stabilize
vertebrae to help reduce back pain, restore vertebral body height
and improve mobility and quality of life.
ABOUT SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURES AND KYPHOPLASTY.
Patients with Osteoporosis are particularly
at risk for spinal compression
fractures, and even some
everyday occurrences
like bending to lift
an object, missing
a step, or slipping
on a carpet can put
your spinal bones at
risk of fracture.
Done In-Office
No General Anesthesia
No Hospital Stay
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive
procedure whereby your spine care
physician can help the bone in your
vertebrae regain its normal shape.
During the procedure, your doctor will
inject a special cement mixture into
the bone using digital X-ray images to
help accurately guide the cement into
the right areas. The cement mixture
functions as an “internal cast” to
provide strength and stability
to the treated vertebrae.
The entire procedure
usually takes less than an
hour and is done in-office,
requiring no general anesthesia
or hospital admission. Since the
procedure is minimally invasive, no
stitches are needed.
Dr. Trimble is certified by the
American Board of Anesthesiology,
specializing in Pain Management.
For more information, contact Dr. Gerald E. Trimble, M.D.:
603 7th St. S., Ste 320, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 1831 N. Belcher Rd., Ste A-2, Clearwater, FL 33759
727-553-7313 • www.westflpainmanagement.com
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