How It Works
A special bone cement is injected into the fractured vertebra through a needle puncture, guided by imaging, to help stabilize the bone and relieve pain.
Benefits
Pain Relief
May provide pain relief from vertebral compression fractures.
Minimally Invasive
Performed through a small needle puncture rather than an incision.
Quick Recovery
Typically a short procedure with a relatively quick recovery.
Risks and Side Effects
Every procedure has risks. Your doctor will discuss these with you before treatment, including:
- Cement leakage
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Rarely, further fracture
Vertebroplasty treats the fractured vertebra and its associated pain — it is not a preventive treatment for future fractures. If bone health is a concern, ask your doctor about osteoporosis management alongside this procedure.
Who May Be Suitable
Patients with painful vertebral compression fractures, particularly those related to osteoporosis, who have not responded to conservative treatment.