Home Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Scenario Scenario ID Procedure Adult RRL Peds RRL Appropriateness Category
Benign VCF with worsening pain, or deformity, or pulmonary dysfunction. Initial treatment. 3196011
Percutaneous vertebral augmentation


Usually appropriate
Surgical consultation


Usually appropriate
Medical management only


May be appropriate
Percutaneous ablation spine


Usually not appropriate
Radiation oncology consultation


Usually not appropriate
Systemic radionuclide therapy


Usually not appropriate