Surgery for myeloma can be necessary in certain situations, particularly when bone lesions in the spine cause vertebral compression fractures, leading to severe pain, deformity, and loss of mobility. Here are key points about spinal surgery for myeloma:

Types of Spinal Surgery
1. Vertebroplasty:
- Involves injecting a Show Full Answer

Surgery for myeloma can be necessary in certain situations, particularly when bone lesions in the spine cause vertebral compression fractures, leading to severe pain, deformity, and loss of mobility. Here are key points about spinal surgery for myeloma:

Types of Spinal Surgery:
1. Vertebroplasty:
- Involves injecting a specialized cement mixture into the collapsed vertebra.
- Minimally invasive, guided by X-ray imaging.
- May involve a small incision or needle only.

2. Kyphoplasty:
- Similar to vertebroplasty but includes the use of a balloon to create space before injecting the cement.

Benefits:
- Pain Relief: Significant pain relief reported by many patients.
- Mobility Restoration: Some patients regain the ability to walk post-surgery.

Risks and Complications:
- General Surgical Risks: Blood clots, blood loss, infection, breathing problems, reactions to medication, heart attack, or stroke.
- Specific to Myeloma Patients: Higher risk of complications such as in-hospital pneumonia, surgical site infection, and kidney failure.
- Spinal Surgery Specific Risks: Spinal cord injury, nerve pain, continued or worsening spine pain, leakage of bone cement, sexual dysfunction, and damage to adjacent spine segments.

Eligibility:
- Ineligibility Factors: Low blood count, abnormal bleeding, or infections, which are common in myeloma patients, may make some ineligible for surgery.

Post-Surgery:
- Complications: Some patients may require additional surgery due to complications.
- Immediate Medical Attention: Necessary if signs of infection such as swelling, redness, increased pain, or bleeding from the surgical wound are noticed.

Additional Considerations:
- Chemotherapy Timing: Undergoing chemotherapy shortly before surgery can increase the risk of surgical failure.

For more detailed information, you can refer to resources like:
- Surgical intervention in myeloma – Myeloma UK
- Role of surgery in multiple myeloma involving the spine – Medivizor
- Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty – Johns Hopkins Medicine

Always consult with your healthcare provider to understand the best treatment options for your specific condition.

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