Overview
Vertebroplasty stabilizes compression fractures using bone cement.

Indications
Painful vertebral compression fractures unresponsive to conservative care.

How it is done
Cement is injected into the vertebral body under imaging guidance.

Risks and considerations
Cement leakage or adjacent fractures.

Recovery timeline
Pain relief may be rapid; activity increases over days.

When to seek care
New neurologic symptoms need urgent evaluation.