Spine fracture reduction and stabilization involve procedures to realign and secure fractured vertebrae to promote healing, relieve pain, and restore spinal stability. These procedures aim to correct deformities and prevent further spinal cord or nerve damage.

Common methods include non-surgical approaches such as bracing and physical therapy, as well as surgical interventions like vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, spinal fusion, and instrumentation with screws and rods. The choice of method depends on the severity and type of fracture.

Surgical intervention is necessary when non-surgical treatments fail to relieve symptoms, if the fracture is unstable, if there is significant spinal deformity, or if there is a risk of spinal cord or nerve damage. Surgery may also be required for fractures caused by trauma or osteoporosis.

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are minimally invasive procedures used to treat spinal fractures. In vertebroplasty, bone cement is injected into the fractured vertebra to stabilize it. Kyphoplasty involves inserting a balloon into the fracture to create space before injecting the bone cement, which can also help restore the height of the collapsed vertebra.

Recovery varies depending on the type of procedure and the patient's overall health. It may include a period of immobilization with a brace, physical therapy to strengthen the back and improve mobility, pain management, and gradual return to normal activities. Follow-up care is essential to monitor healing and ensure proper spinal alignment and function.