1) Vertebroplasty :

(i) Used in compression fracture after 2 weeks of initial trauma and upto 8 weeks.

(ii) Percutaneous Technique of injecting special medical grade bone cement in fractured vertebrae.

(iii) Cement, which hardens stabilises the Vertebral Column.

Advantage :

1) Reduce or eliminate pain , enabling rapid return to mobility and preventing bone loss due to bed rest.

Disadvantage:

1) It does not correct the spinal deformity.