Home Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Scenario Scenario ID Procedure Adult RRL Peds RRL Appropriateness Category
Pathological VCF with ongoing or increasing mechanical pain. Initial treatment. 3196013
Percutaneous ablation spine


Usually appropriate
Percutaneous vertebral augmentation


Usually appropriate
Radiation oncology consultation


Usually appropriate
Surgical consultation


Usually appropriate
Medical management only


May be appropriate
Systemic radionuclide therapy


May be appropriate