The Journal of Neurosurgery published a paper in November on the complications of transpedicular vertebroplasty. The paper was written by doctors at the Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale 18 March University, Turkey.

The paper concluded "Transpedicular vertebroplasty may have major complications, such as a spinal subdural hematomas and/or cement leakage into the epidural and subdural spaces, even when performed by experienced spinal surgeons. Early diagnosis with CT and intervention may prevent worsening of these complications."