Mom had a pretty good weekend and has been getting up and about more frequently. She is also sitting up for longer periods of time which is good. Dad spoke to Mom's vasculitis specialist in Atlanta this morning and he agrees with the neurosurgeon that surgery is the best option for Mom.
Here is an article I found that discusses Mom's compression fracture and also the surgery options.
Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty
I will let you know when the surgery has been scheduled. It is supposed to be a pretty simple procedure that "could" take away her pain immediately. The surgeon said it takes about an hour from start to finish and can actually be done as outpatient.
Here is an article I found that discusses Mom's compression fracture and also the surgery options.
Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty
I will let you know when the surgery has been scheduled. It is supposed to be a pretty simple procedure that "could" take away her pain immediately. The surgeon said it takes about an hour from start to finish and can actually be done as outpatient.
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