Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help for:
Sudden difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, or coughing blood
New severe leg weakness or inability to walk
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Numbness around the genitals, buttocks, or inner thighs
Rapidly increasing back swelling or uncontrolled bleeding
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact the treating team promptly for increasing pain that is not controlled by the agreed plan, fever, wound redness, swelling, drainage, or new numbness or weakness.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Questions about dressings, activity, medicine, or slower-than-expected improvement can usually be handled through routine follow-up.
The article also says
Mild puncture-site soreness and bruising can be expected.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Kyphoplasty. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.