Complications of vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty

What are some complications of vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty?

In a recent series, one group described a complication rate of 6%. These complications included progression of vertebral compression fracture; leakage of cement from the vertebral body into the intervertebral disc or paravertebral veins; and nerve root compression during cannula insertion.

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