Has anyone here done a vertebroplasty? how risky?

Yes: It is a low risk procedure for osteoporotic compression fractures. There are risks due to the viscocity of the injected cement. If not properly monitored, the cement can leak out of the bone into the adjacent structures including the veins, disc, and spinal canal. The procedure should only be done with a doctor with good training and experience.

Yes: Very low risk procedure in an osteoporotic compression fracture. Risk is slightly higher for metastatic disease to the vertebral body, since cement is more likely to leak.