two surgical treatments vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty may relieve pain from spinal compression fractures resulting from osteoporosis. in these procedures a surgeon injects bone cement through a needle into the crushed spinal bones (vertebrae). if you experience a hip fracture due to osteoporosis you may need surgery to repair your hip. for more information see the topic hip fracture. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
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