Balancing Science and Informed Choice in Decisions about Vertebroplasty Aug 6, 2009
4 million persons with vertebral compression fractures ... Percutaneous vertebroplasty the injection of polymethylmethacrylate directly into the vertebral compression fracture has emerged as a treatment. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Medicare Nixes "Virtual Colonoscopies" May 13, 2009
What radiologist is going to pass up the possibility of generating more business by commenting on a kidney cyst that needs an ultrasound, blood vessel deposits that require an angiogram, or a vertebral compression fracture that needs an MRI for "further characterization". Do we seriously want the government to open the door to this kind of test that will raise the cost of health care. (CBS News)
Poor Treatment For Common Vertebral Compression Fractures, Research Suggests Apr 30, 2009
30, 2009) The advice and treatment given to patients with vertebral compression fractures is not satisfactory ... Vertebral compression fracture describes the pressing together of a vertebra in the spine such that its height is decreased ... Approximately 15,000 patients suffer from vertebral compression fractures in Sweden each year, most of these caused by osteoporosis. (Science Daily)
Benvenue spine treatment gets CE Mark OK Feb 24, 2009
a developer of minimally invasive solutions for spine repair, said Monday it has received CE Mark approval in Europe for its vertebral compression fracture treatment system. The Santa Clara company said it is preparing for commercial launch throughout Europe. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Clinic doctor performs surgery on revered Israeli rabbi (1) Feb 16, 2009
The rabbi had been bedridden because of his excruciating back pain caused by a vertebral compression fracture resulting from a fall at home, explains Lieberman. Because of my expertise in this area, I was asked to perform the surgery. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
