Complications of vertebral augmentation in metastatic spinal fractures: a systematic review of multiple study designs

Background

Vertebral augmentation techniques, including vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, are widely used to relieve pain and restore spinal stability in patients with metastatic vertebral lesions. Despite their widespread use, the full spectrum and clinical significance of procedure-related complications remain incompletely characterised. This systematic review aims to summarise and characterise all reported complications associated with vertebral augmentation for metastatic thoracolumbar disease.