Can an MRI Reveal the Cause of Your Back Pain?

Lower back pain can have many different causes, from a muscle or ligament strain, arthritis, or osteoporosis, to more drastic causes like a tumor impinging on a nerve or a ruptured or herniated disc. 

Have you been diagnosed with an osteoporosis-caused fracture? If so, you may need vertebral augmentation to ease your back pain. There are several types of vertebral augmentation, but kyphoplasty is usually preferred due to its minimally invasive nature and effective results. If you’re curious about the ins and outs of this procedure, keep reading to learn more about what it is and who is a good candidate.