Home Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Scenario Scenario ID Procedure Adult RRL Peds RRL Appropriateness Category
New, symptomatic VCF. History of prior vertebroplasty or surgery. Initial treatment. 3196009
Medical management only


Usually appropriate
Percutaneous vertebral augmentation


Usually appropriate
Surgical consultation


May be appropriate
Percutaneous ablation spine


Usually not appropriate
Radiation oncology consultation


Usually not appropriate
Systemic radionuclide therapy


Usually not appropriate