Recent online commentaries have reignited a long-settled debate about vertebral augmentation (VA) for osteoporotic compression fractures—this time on social media rather than in scientific forums. In ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Amber Implants’ VCFix Spinal System, intended for treating a wide array of vertebral compression fractures. The minimally ...
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The surgeon removes the balloon and injects bone cement into the spine. Use CPT 22523 for a thoracic percutaneous vertebral augmentation, including cavity creation (fracture reduction and bone biopsy ...