TY - JOUR T1 - ISASS Policy 2018—Vertebral Augmentation: Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity JF - International Journal of Spine Surgery JO - Int J Spine Surg SP - 1 LP - 10 DO - 10.14444/5096 VL - 13 IS - 1 AU - OLIVIER CLERK-LAMALICE AU - DOUGLAS P. BEALL AU - KEVIN ONG AU - MORGAN P. LORIO Y1 - 2019/02/01 UR - http://ijssurgery.com//content/13/1/1.abstract N2 - 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. ER -