VCF THERAPY

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Evaluate your patient suffering from Vertebral Compression Fracture pain and identify which is the most suitable treatment option

CLINICAL EVIDENCE

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EXPLORE MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF CLINICAL DATA

CLINICAL SUMMARY

Explore a summary of five studies sponsored by Medtronic that test the efficacy of Kyphon™ balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures.

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Review the results of a landmark 24-month study demonstrating the benefits of Kyphon™ balloon kyphoplasty over non-surgical treatment.

MORTALITY RISK

See peer-reviewed clinical studies evaluating mortality rates in patients treated with balloon kyphoplasty compared to other treatments.

3 TIMES

MORE PAIN REDUCTION

Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.

Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.

  • Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.
  • Boonen S, et al. J Bone Miner Res. 2011;26(7):1627-1637.

4 TIMES

MORE IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY OF LIFE

Boonen S, et al. J Bone Miner Res. 2011;26(7):1627-1637.

Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.

Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.

  • Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.
  • Boonen S, et al. J Bone Miner Res. 2011;26(7):1627-1637.

5 FEWER

DAYS OF RESTRICTED ACTIVITY

Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.

136 MORE

DAYS OF ACTIVITY GAINED

Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.

Kasperk C, Hillmeier J, Noldge G et al. Treatment of painful vertebral fractures by kyphoplasty in patients with primary osteoporosis: a prospective randomized controlled study. J Bone Miner Res 2005 April;20(4):604-12

  • Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.
  • Boonen S, et al. J Bone Miner Res. 2011;26(7):1627-1637.

DIAGNOSIS

TREATMENT OPTIONS


BRIEF STATEMENT

See the device manual for detailed information regarding the instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential adverse events. For further information, contact your local Medtronic representative and/or consult the Medtronic website at medtronic.eu.


REFERENCES
  1. Tillman J, et al. Medtronic Spinal and Biologics evaluation report August 27, 2010. Europe BVBA.
  2. Boonen S, et al. J Bone Miner Res. 2011;26(7):1627-1637.
  3. Kasperk C, Hillmeier J, Noldge G et al. Treatment of painful vertebral fractures by kyphoplasty in patients with primary osteoporosis: a prospective randomized controlled study. J Bone Miner Res 2005 April;20(4):604-12

* The Assessment tool is based on the following publications:

  1. Anselmetti GC, et al. Criteria for the appropriate treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, Pain Physician 2013; 16: E519-E530
  2. Schupfner R, et al. Treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: Applicability of appropriateness criteria in clinical practice. Pain Physician 2016; 19: E113-E120