Vertebroplasty

Fractured vertebrae can cause severe pain and even sensory disturbances or paralysis. It involves injecting cement into the affected vertebra to stabilise them. The Swiss Atlas of Healthcare contains analyses on the frequency of vertebroplasties in inpatient settings, and on total vertebroplasties (inpatient and outpatient). Due to the small number of cases, it is not possible to include separate analyses on the frequency of vertebroplasties in outpatient settings.