ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2019
ISASS Policy 2018-Vertebral Augmentation: Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity.
Article in International journal of spine surgery, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- The kiva system versus balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fracture: a meta-analysis of randomized control trials.North American Spine Society journal · 2025Review
- The Role of Osteoporosis in Spine Surgery and Current Management Strategies: A Review.Current osteoporosis reports · 2025Review
- Radiological Diagnosis and Advances in Imaging of Vertebral Compression Fractures.Journal of imaging · 2024Review
- Elective Spinal Transpedicular Ablation of the Basivertebral Nerve of the Vertebral Segment in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients.International journal of spine surgery · 2024Article
- The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) Evidence-Based Clinical Guideline of Interventional Treatments for Low Back Pain.Journal of pain research · 2022Review
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- Utilization of Vertebral Augmentation Procedures in the USA: a Comparative Analysis in Medicare Fee-for-Service Population Pre- and Post-2009 Trials.Current pain and headache reports · 2020Review
- Current Concepts in the Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures.Current pain and headache reports · 2020Review
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Abstract
The ISASS Policy Statement on vertebral augmentation has the objectives to provide a background and an update with the latest clinical evidence for the international spine community. A SpineLine Panel Review (2010) appropriately recommended an exploration of "the seeming disconnect between the conclusions of … two [Level I] PRCT's and previous experience and data" regarding vertebral augmentation. ISASS responded by supporting a comprehensive meta-analysis to help frame a cogent historical analysis of vertebral augmentation. This ISASS Policy 2018 is based on a thorough literature search for relevant studies, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, that are subjected to thorough quality appraisal for the purpose of informing public opinion and decision making. Given the abundance of high-quality information, ISASS can confidently advocate that there is strong support for vertebral augmentation in the treatment of symptomatic vertebral compression fractures.
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