While percutaneous vertebroplasty is shown to be an effective, minimially invasive treatment for compression fractures, often subsequent fracture can be a problem. What is the likelihood of subsequent fracture?

Authors of a recent study reviewed available literature and found that subsequent vertebral fracture happens twelve to 52 percent of the time.

Reference:

Y. Ahn et al. Predictive factors for subsequent vertebral fracture after percutaneous vertebroplasty. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. August 2008. Volume 9. Number 2. Pp. 129-136.

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While percutaneous vertebroplasty is shown to be an effective, minimially invasive treatment for compression fractures, often subsequent fracture can be a problem. What is the likelihood of subsequent fracture?