Vertebroplasty provides immediate pain relief and structural support for vertebral compression fractures resulting from trauma or neoplastic infiltration. This minimally invasive procedure involves percutaneous injection of bone cement directly into the fractured vertebral body, stabilising microfractures and preventing further collapse. The technique offers substantial pain reduction and functional improvement while avoiding the morbidity associated with open surgical approaches.
The robotic approach to vertebroplasty begins with comprehensive preoperative planning to characterise the fracture and determine optimal needle trajectory. After prone positioning and registration, the robotic system creates a detailed map of the patient's spine. The surgeon plans precise trajectories for cement delivery needles, typically through a transpedicular or extrapedicular approach. The robotic arm guides our expert spine care surgeons in the placement of each needle with exceptional accuracy directly into the fractured portion of the vertebral body. This precision is particularly valuable for complex fractures or when treating adjacent levels, helping to prevent cement leakage that could cause neurological injury.
Under continuous fluoroscopic monitoring, bone cement is carefully injected to fill the fractured vertebra while avoiding extravasation into surrounding structures. The accurate needle placement facilitated by robotic guidance potentially improves clinical outcomes while reducing the risk of complications.
