Stabilising the spine: what to know about bone cement injections
Bone cement injections have become an important tool in the treatment of certain spinal conditions, particularly in older patients or those with weakened bones. This minimally invasive technique can provide rapid pain relief and restore spinal stability in selected cases. Most commonly used for vertebral compression fractures, the procedure may also support other spinal conditions, especially when surgery is either high-risk or not required. In this article, a consultant spinal and neurosurgeon explains the applications of bone cement injections.
