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Imaging Services - Patient Instructions
Vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty is a procedure to repair your compression fracture(s) using bone cement.
Before the examination, please do not eat after midnight. You may take medications with a sip of water.
Some medications may increase the risk of bleeding after your procedure. Please check with your doctor about possibly holding medications such as aspirin, Coumadin (warfarin), Ticlid, Pletal, Aggrenox, Plavix and NSAIDs, such as naproxen and ibuprofen, before your procedure. Please hold these medications as directed. You may resume your medications the day after your procedure.
During the procedure, you will lie on your stomach. You will receive sedation and pain medications in addition to local anesthesia to numb the treated area. A needle will be inserted into the damaged vertebrae. Bone cement is then injected into the vertebrae to stabilize them.
After the procedure you will be transferred back to Outpatient Services for approximately 4-6 hours of bed rest. You will be allowed to eat and drink during this time. Since a mild sedative is given during the procedure, it will be necessary for you to have someone drive you home and stay with you through the night.
Providing safe, quality patient care is our highest priority. To help ensure quality and safety, we ask that you do not bring young children with you to your appointments, as children are not allowed to accompany you during Imaging procedures. Staff is unable to monitor your child in your absence.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your doctor or contact Imaging Services at (320) 255-5619.
Your appointment is on:
Date: ________________ Time: ________________ at the following location:
____ St. Cloud Hospital - please check in at Door A
____ CentraCare Health Plaza - please check in at Woodlands Entrance
Contact Us
St. Cloud Hospital
Imaging Services
1406 Sixth Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
320-255-5619 |
CentraCare Health Plaza
Imaging Services
1900 CentraCare Circle
St. Cloud, MN 56303
320-229-4914 |
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