This surgery can relieve pain from spinal compression fractures and help stabilize the fracture. During this procedure:
- A needle is inserted into the damaged vertebrae.
- X-rays help ensure that it's done with accuracy.
- The doctor injects a bone cement mixture into the fractured vertebrae.
- The cement mixture hardens in about 10 minutes.
- You usually go home the same day or after a one-night hospital stay.