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Revision Date: 12.11.23 IVS-IVAS-BROC-846502_REV-0

  1. Kochan J. (2015, November 4). Percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Retrieved from: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1835633-overview#a7.
  2. Driver C and Shiel W. (2020, February 26). Osteoporosis and calcium. Retrieved from: https://www.emedicinehealth.com/osteoporosis_and_calcium/article_em.htm
  3. Alexandru D and So W. Evaluation and management of vertebral compression fractures. Permanente Journal. 2012; 16(4):46-51.
  4. Clerk-Lamalice O et al. ISASS policy 2018 – Vertebral augmentation: Coverage, indications, limitations, and/or medical necessity. International Journal of Spine Surgery. 2019; 13(1):1-10.
  5. Highsmith J. (2019, May 15). Benefits of balloon kyphoplasty. Retrieved from: https://www.spineuniverse.com/resource-center/spinal-fractures/benefits-balloon-kyphoplasty
  6. Langdon J et al. Vertebral compression fractures – new clinical signs to aid diagnosis. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 2010; 92(2):163-166.
  7. Wong C and McGirt M. Vertebral compression fractures: A review of current management and multimodal therapy. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 2013; 6:205-214.
  8. Levin R. (2018, October 17). Kyphoplasty procedure overview. Retrieved from: https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/kyphoplasty-procedure-overview
  9. Highsmith J. (2019, May 15). How balloon kyphoplasty works. Retrieved from: https://www.spineuniverse.com/resource-center/spinal-fractures/how-balloon-kyphoplasty-works
  10. Beall D. (2020). Vertebral augmentation: The comprehensive guide to vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and implant augmentation. Thieme Publishers New York.

Revision Date: 01.21.21 D0000023252

  1. Kochan J. (2015, Nov 4). Percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Retrieved from: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1835633-overview#a7
  2. McCarthy J and Davis A. Diagnosis and management of vertebral compression fractures. American Family Physician. 2016; 94(1):44-50.     
  3. Driver C and Shiel W. (2020, February 26). Osteoporosis and calcium. Retrieved from: https://www.emedicinehealth.com/osteoporosis_and_calcium/article_em.htm
  4. Alexandru D and So W. Evaluation and management of vertebral compression fractures. Permanente Journal. 2012; 16(4):46-51.    
  5. Clerk-Lamalice O et al. ISASS policy 2018 – Vertebral augmentation: Coverage, indications, limitations, and/or medical necessity. International Journal of Spine Surgery. 2019; 13(1):1-10.    
  6. Highsmith J. (2019, May 15). Benefits of balloon kyphoplasty. Retrieved from: https://www.spineuniverse.com/resource-center/spinal-fractures/benefits-balloon-kyphoplasty     
  7. Langdon J et al. Vertebral compression fractures – new clinical signs to aid diagnosis. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 2010; 92(2):163-166.         
  8. Wong C and McGirt M. Vertebral compression fractures: A review of current management and multimodal therapy. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 2013; 6:205-214.
  9. Levin R. (2018, October 17). Kyphoplasty procedure overview. Retrieved from: https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/back-surgery/kyphoplasty-procedure-overview
  10. Highsmith J. (2019, May 15). How balloon kyphoplasty works. Retrieved from: https://www.spineuniverse.com/resource-center/spinal-fractures/how-balloon-kyphoplasty-works
  11. Beall D. (2020). Vertebral augmentation: The comprehensive guide to vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and implant augmentation. Thieme Publishers New York. 

Revision Date: 11.20.20 D0000023252

  1. Kochan J. (2015, Nov 4). Percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Retrieved from: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1835633-overview#a7
  2. McCarthy J and Davis A. Diagnosis and management of vertebral compression fractures. American Family Physician. 2016; 94(1):44-50
  3. Driver C and Shiel W. (2020, February 26). Osteoporosis and calcium. Retrieved from: https://www.emedicinehealth.com/osteoporosis_and_calcium/article_em.htm
  4. Alexandru D and So W. Evaluation and management of vertebral compression fractures. Permanente Journal. 2012; 16(4):46-51
  5. Clerk-Lamalice O et al. ISASS policy 2018 – Vertebral augmentation: Coverage, indications, limitations, and/or medical necessity. International Journal of Spine Surgery. 2019; 13(1):1-10
  6. Highsmith J. (2019, May 15). Benefits of balloon kyphoplasty. Retrieved from: https://www.spineuniverse.com/resource-center/spinal-fractures/benefits-balloon-kyphoplasty   
  7. Langdon J et al. Vertebral compression fractures – new clinical signs to aid diagnosis. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 2010; 92(2):163-166 

Revision Date: 07.31.17 Rev C

  1. Kochan, J. "Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous." eMedicine. July 25, 2013. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/423209-overview. Accessed August 29, 2013.
  2. Melton LJ 3d. Epidemiology of spinal osteoporosis. Spine 1997 Dec 15;22(24 Suppl):2S-11S.
  3. Becker, Stephan, ed. and Michael Ogon ed. Balloon Kyphoplasty. 1 ed. New York: Springer, 2008. Print. p. 56
  4. Mathis JM., ed, Deramond H., ed, and Belkoff SM, ed. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty. 2 ed. New York: Springer Science+Business Media, Inc., 2006. Print. p. 136.
  5. Wardlaw D, Cummings SR, Van Meirhaeghe J, Bastian L, Tillman JB, Ranstam J, Eastell R, Shabe P, Talmadge K, Boonen S. Efficacy and Safety of Balloon Kyphoplasty Compared with Non-surgical Care for Vertebral Compression Fracture (FREE): a Randomized Controlled Trial. Lancet. 2009 Mar 21;373(9668):1016-24.
  6. Garfin SR, Buckley RA, Ledlie J; Balloon Kyphoplasty Outcomes Group. Balloon kyphoplasty for symptomatic vertebral body compression fractures results in rapid, significant, and sustained improvements in back pain, function, and quality of life for elderly patients. Spine. 2006 Sep 1;31(19):221320.
  7. Passias PG, Li Gang, Wood, KB. SRS Position Paper: The Results of Vertebral Augmentation Procedures. Department of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston, MA. Sept. 8, 2008.
  8. Lieberman IH, Dudeney S, Reinhardt MK, Bell G. Initial outcome and efficacy of "kyphoplasty" in the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. Spine. 2001 Jul 15;26(14):1631-8.
  9. Siemionow K, Lieberman IH. Vertebral Augmentation in Osteoporotic and Osteolytic Fractures. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care. 2009 Sep;3(3):219-25.
  10. Taylor RS, Taylor RJ, Fritzell P. Ballon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures: A comparative systematic review of efficacy and safety. Spine. 2006 Nov 1;31(23):2747-55.
  11. Taylor RS, Fritzell P, Taylor RJ. Balloon kyphoplasty in the management of vertebral compression fractures: an updated systematic review and meta- analysis. Eur Spine J. 2007 Aug;16(8):1085-100. Epub 2007 Feb 3.
  12. Cooper G. Overview of Osteporotic Compression Fractures. eMedicine. May 14, 2013.http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/325872-overview. Accessed July 24, 2013.

Revision Date: 02.25.16 Rev B

  1. Kochan, J. "Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous." eMedicine. July 25, 2013. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/423209-overview. Accessed August 29, 2013. 
  2. Melton LJ 3d. Epidemiology of spinal osteoporosis. Spine 1997 Dec 15;22(24 Suppl):2S-11S. 
  3. Becker, Stephan, ed. and Michael Ogon ed. Balloon Kyphoplasty. 1 ed. New York: Springer, 2008. Print. p. 56 
  4. Mathis JM., ed, Deramond H., ed, and Belkoff SM, ed. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty. 2 ed. New York: Springer Science+Business Media, Inc., 2006. Print. p. 136. 
  5. Wardlaw D, Cummings SR, Van Meirhaeghe J, Bastian L, Tillman JB, Ranstam J, Eastell R, Shabe P, Talmadge K, Boonen S. Efficacy and Safety of Balloon Kyphoplasty Compared with Non-surgical Care for Vertebral Compression Fracture (FREE): a Randomized Controlled Trial. Lancet. 2009 Mar 21;373(9668):1016-24. 
  6. Garfin SR, Buckley RA, Ledlie J; Balloon Kyphoplasty Outcomes Group. Balloon kyphoplasty for symptomatic vertebral body compression fractures results in rapid, significant, and sustained improvements in back pain, function, and quality of life for elderly patients. Spine. 2006 Sep 1;31(19):221320. 
  7. Passias PG, Li Gang, Wood, KB. SRS Position Paper: The Results of Vertebral Augmentation Procedures. Department of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston, MA. Sept. 8, 2008.
  8. Lieberman IH, Dudeney S, Reinhardt MK, Bell G. Initial outcome and efficacy of "kyphoplasty" in the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. Spine. 2001 Jul 15;26(14):1631-8.
  9. Siemionow K, Lieberman IH. Vertebral Augmentation in Osteoporotic and Osteolytic Fractures. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care. 2009 Sep;3(3):219-25.
  10. Taylor RS, Taylor RJ, Fritzell P. Ballon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures: A comparative systematic review of efficacy and safety. Spine. 2006 Nov 1;31(23):2747-55.
  11. Taylor RS, Fritzell P, Taylor RJ. Balloon kyphoplasty in the management of vertebral compression fractures: an updated systematic review and meta- analysis. Eur Spine J. 2007 Aug;16(8):1085-100. Epub 2007 Feb 3.
  12. Cooper G. Overview of Osteporotic Compression Fractures. eMedicine. May 14, 2013.http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/325872-overview. Accessed July 24, 2013.

Revision Date: 12.04.15 Rev A

  1. Kochan, J. "Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous." eMedicine. July 25, 2013. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/423209-overview. Accessed August 29, 2013. 
  2. Melton LJ 3d. Epidemiology of spinal osteoporosis. Spine 1997 Dec 15;22(24 Suppl):2S-11S. 
  3. Becker, Stephan, ed. and Michael Ogon ed. Balloon Kyphoplasty. 1 ed. New York: Springer, 2008. Print. p. 56 
  4. Mathis JM., ed, Deramond H., ed, and Belkoff SM, ed. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty. 2 ed. New York: Springer Science+Business Media, Inc., 2006. Print. p. 136. 
  5. Wardlaw D, Cummings SR, Van Meirhaeghe J, Bastian L, Tillman JB, Ranstam J, Eastell R, Shabe P, Talmadge K, Boonen S. Efficacy and Safety of Balloon Kyphoplasty Compared with Non-surgical Care for Vertebral Compression Fracture (FREE): a Randomized Controlled Trial. Lancet. 2009 Mar 21;373(9668):1016-24. 
  6. Garfin SR, Buckley RA, Ledlie J; Balloon Kyphoplasty Outcomes Group. Balloon kyphoplasty for symptomatic vertebral body compression fractures results in rapid, significant, and sustained improvements in back pain, function, and quality of life for elderly patients. Spine. 2006 Sep 1;31(19):221320. 
  7. Passias PG, Li Gang, Wood, KB. SRS Position Paper: The Results of Vertebral Augmentation Procedures. Department of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston, MA. Sept. 8, 2008.
  8. Lieberman IH, Dudeney S, Reinhardt MK, Bell G. Initial outcome and efficacy of "kyphoplasty" in the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. Spine. 2001 Jul 15;26(14):1631-8.
  9. Siemionow K, Lieberman IH. Vertebral Augmentation in Osteoporotic and Osteolytic Fractures. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care. 2009 Sep;3(3):219-25.
  10. Taylor RS, Taylor RJ, Fritzell P. Ballon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures: A comparative systematic review of efficacy and safety. Spine. 2006 Nov 1;31(23):2747-55.
  11. Taylor RS, Fritzell P, Taylor RJ. Balloon kyphoplasty in the management of vertebral compression fractures: an updated systematic review and meta- analysis. Eur Spine J. 2007 Aug;16(8):1085-100. Epub 2007 Feb 3.
  12. Cooper G. Overview of Osteporotic Compression Fractures. eMedicine. May 14, 2013.http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/325872-overview. Accessed July 24, 2013.