What are the long-term effects of bone cement in the spine?
Polymethylmethacrylate has been used for over four decades as an orthopedic cement and the side effects have been studied. The strength of the bone cement and durability would be expected to outlast the native bone in elderly, osteoporotic patients and is considered to be a lifetime implant by FDA. The long-term effects of bone cement in percutaneous vertebroplasty have been covered in numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. Refer to the Research Articles for more information.
