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Revision Date: 08.18.23 IVS-GSNPS-BROC-847635_REV-0_en_us

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  2. Edidin A et al. Morbidity and mortality after vertebral fractures: Comparison of vertebral augmentation and nonoperative management in the Medicare population.  Spine. 2015; 40(15):1228-1241. Accessed: August 18, 2023.
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  5. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. (2020). Vertebral compression fractures. Retrieved from: https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Vertebral-Compression-Fractures. Accessed: August 18, 2023.
  6. Cummings SR, Melton LJ. Epidemiology and outcomes of osteoporotic fractures. Lancet. 2002 May 18;359(9319):1761–7. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(02)08657-9. Accessed: August 18, 2023.
  7. Meunier PJ, Delmas PD, Eastell R, et al. Diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: clinical guidelines. International Committee for Osteoporosis Clinical Guidelines. Clin Ther. 1999 Jun;21(6):1025–44. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0149-2918(99)80022-8. Accessed: August 18, 2023.
  8. Lindsay R, Burge RT, Strauss DM. One year outcomes and costs following a vertebral fracture. Osteoporos Int. 2005 Jan;16(1):78–85. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-004-1646-x. Accessed: August 18, 2023.

Revision Date: 11.22.20 D0000061168

  1. Cooper G et al. (2019, April). Nonoperative treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures. Retrieved from: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/325872-overview
  2. Old J et al. Vertebral compression fractures in the elderly. American Family Physician. 2004; 69(1):111-116
  3. National Osteoporosis Foundation. Osteoporosis fast facts. Retrieved from: https://cdn.nof.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Osteoporosis-Fast-Facts.pdf
  4. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. (2020). Vertebral compression fractures. Retrieved from: https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Vertebral-Compression-Fractures
  5. Alexandru D and So W. Evaluation and management of vertebral compression fractures. The Permanente Journal. 2012; 16(4):46-51

Revision Date: 08.10.20 Rev None

  1. Cooper G et al. (2019, April). Nonoperative treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures. Retrieved from: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/325872-overview
  2. Old J et al. Vertebral compression fractures in the elderly. American Family Physician. 2004; 69(1):111-116
  3. National Osteoporosis Foundation. Osteoporosis fast facts. Retrieved from: https://cdn.nof.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Osteoporosis-Fast-Facts.pdf
  4. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. (2020). Vertebral compression fractures. Retrieved from: https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Vertebral-Compression-Fractures
  5. Alexandru D and So W. Evaluation and management of vertebral compression fractures. The Permanente Journal. 2012; 16(4):46-51