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Interventional radiology
Orthopedic surgery
Neurosurgery

Context:

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures are a significant clinical challenge.
Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a widely adopted minimally invasive treatment.
Understanding and mitigating procedural risks is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose:

To comprehensively review the spectrum of complications associated with percutaneous vertebroplasty.
To outline evidence-based methods for minimizing the occurrence and severity of these complications.
To provide guidance for interventional radiologists and orthopedic surgeons performing PVP.

Summary:

Complications range from mild (pain, hypotension, minor cement leakage) to moderate (infection, significant cement extravasation) and severe (pulmonary embolism, cardiac/cerebral embolism, death).
Cement leakage into the intervertebral disc, foraminal, or epidural spaces are key concerns.
Vascular and neurological complications, though rare, represent the most severe risks.

Impact:

Improved patient safety and outcomes in percutaneous vertebroplasty procedures.
Enhanced clinical decision-making regarding risk-benefit assessment for PVP.
Reduced incidence of adverse events associated with vertebral augmentation techniques.