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Vertebroplasty Follow-Up Care

I. Post-Procedure Care
  • Following the Vertebroplasty procedure patient is placed in the recovery room
  • If there are no complications, the patient is discharged to home 30-60 minutes after the procedure

    II. Post-Discharge Instructions

  • At discharge, the patient should be accompanied by a responsible person who will drive them home
  • Activity should be limited for the remainder of the day, with no operating of heavy equipment or driving
  • The radiologist who performed the procedure (if during the day), or the on-call radiologist (if at night) should be notified if there are any problems such as excessive back or neck pain, weakness, or fever
  • The patient can slowly resume normal activity over the following day/s
  • The patient should follow-up with his or her referring physician
  • We will call all patients the following day to see how they are doing

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