🔹 Principle
Vertebroplasty involves injecting surgical cement (PMMA) into a fractured or weakened vertebral body under CT or fluoroscopic guidance. The cement hardens within minutes, stabilizing the fracture and dramatically reducing pain.
🔹 Indications
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures resistant to medical treatment. Vertebral metastases or myeloma with pain and instability. Painful vertebral hemangiomas.
🔹 Procedure
1-night hospitalization. Local anesthesia and sedation. CT or fluoroscopic guidance. Trocar placement in the vertebral body. Cement injection under real-time control. Duration: 30 to 90 minutes.
🔹 Recovery
Mobilization possible 2 hours after procedure. Rapid pain relief (24–48h) in over 85% of cases. Discharge the following morning after radiological verification. Physiotherapy recommended.
📄 Patient information sheet
Patient information — Vertebroplasty and Cementoplasty
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