SUMMARY
AbstractPercutaneous vertebroplasty is a safe and successful method for the treatment of vertebral lesions due to osteoporotic fractures, metastatic lesions or haemangiomas. The procedure involves the percutaneous injection of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) into a pathological vertebral body. The technique is described in detail together with potential complications. Strict adherence to selection criteria, a multidisciplinary approach and the need for excellent imaging equipment are stressed.