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Vertebroplasty is a relatively simple procedures that applied to compression fractures of vertebral bodies. Not like the long bone fractures (such as the arm or leg) spinal column cannot be totally immobilized with orthosis where vertebroplasty has the similar effect of immobilizing the fractured spine bone. A small needed is penetrated through skin and reached up to the fractured vertebral body. Bone hardening material is injected through the needle and stabilizes and immobilizes the fractured bone to relieve the pain.