Neurological complication after vertebroplasty using bone cement: A case report

Objective: To report a rare neurological complication following percutaneous vertebroplasty through a clinical case. Case presentations: A case of vertebral compression fracture treated with percutaneous cement augmentation is described. After vertebroplasty, the patient developed spinal cord compression syndrome and subsequently underwent decompressive surgery with spinal fixation. Postoperative recovery was favorable. Conclusion: Spinal cord compression after vertebroplasty is a rare but severe complication. Careful consideration of vertebral body fracture morphology is essential when selecting patients for vertebral augmentation with bone cement in order to minimize this risk.