Vertebroplasty is performed to strengthen the vertebral bodies that have been fractured by compression, most often as a result of osteoporosis. The procedure consists in the percutaneous injection of a special cement into the vertebral body, which hardens after about 20-30 minutes. The effect is to strengthen the weakened shaft and alleviate or completely eliminate the pain of a broken vertebra. Vertebroplasty is also performed in people with neoplastic processes in the spine and other pathological changes that weaken the bone structure.

When injected into the vertebral body, the liquid cement hardens after about 20-30 minutes. It is recommended that patients remain lying down for a minimum of 2 hours after the procedure. Standing up and walking is possible with the express consent of the doctor.