Question: What is Vertebroplasty?
Answer:
Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive surgery for compression fractures.
To stabilize crushed vertebrae, a cement (made from acrylic) is injected into the vertebra.
Vertebroplasty is effective in relieving pain, probably because of the added mechanical support provided to the spine. The cementing of the bone gives stability. It is estimated that approximately 90% of patients undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty experience immediate pain relief.
