RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 ISASS Policy 2018—Vertebral Augmentation: Coverage Indications, Limitations, and/or Medical Necessity
JF International Journal of Spine Surgery
JO Int J Spine Surg
FD International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
SP 1
OP 10
DO 10.14444/5096
VO 13
IS 1
A1 OLIVIER CLERK-LAMALICE
A1 DOUGLAS P. BEALL
A1 KEVIN ONG
A1 MORGAN P. LORIO
YR 2019
UL http://ijssurgery.com//content/13/1/1.abstract
AB 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.