vertebral augmentation procedures, and are a potential solution to problems associated with
polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cements. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the utility
of percutaneously injected biocements compared with PMMA in a validated animal model of
osteoporosis. Materials and methods Fortyseven augmentation procedures were performed
on 11 osteoporotic sheep. 9 vertebrae were augmented with PMMA and 38 with a …