Osteoporosis can lead to fractures, especially in the spine, hip, and wrist. If conservative treatments like medications and physical therapy do not work, surgery may be necessary. For spinal fractures, two common surgical options are vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Vertebroplasty involves injecting a special cement into the fractured vertebra to stabilize it. Kyphoplasty is similar but includes inflating a small balloon before injecting the cement to create space and restore some of the vertebra's height. For hip fractures, surgery often involves either fixing the fracture with metal screws or plates or replacing part or all of the hip joint with a prosthesis. Wrist fractures might be treated with metal pins, plates, or screws to hold the bones in place while they heal. Recovery times vary depending on the type of surgery and the patient's overall health, but physical therapy is often recommended to help regain strength and mobility.