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  • Anticoagulants
  • Early Ambulation
  • Fractures, Bone
  • Fractures, Compression
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate

Vertebral Augmentation

Vertebral augmentation is a minimally invasive procedure used to manage painful vertebral compression fractures, most commonly caused by osteoporosis or metastatic malignancy. The technique involves percutaneous injection of bone cement, typically polymethylmethacrylate, into the collapsed vertebral body to stabilize the fracture, relieve pain, and restore vertebral height. Vertebral augmentation has demonstrated efficacy in improving functional outcomes, reducing kyphotic deformity, and lowering mortality when compared to conservative management. The procedure also supports early mobilization, which decreases the risk of complications associated with prolonged immobility, such as venous thromboembolism, pulmonary compromise, and deconditioning. While primarily indicated for osteoporotic compression fractures, vertebral augmentation may also be considered in select cases of traumatic burst fractures, particularly at the thoracolumbar junction. Imaging guidance ensures precision and safety, minimizing risks such as cement leakage or neurologic injury. Vertebral augmentation is vital for restoring mechanical stability and improving the quality of life in patients with vertebral fractures. This educational activity provides clinicians with evidence-based instruction on patient selection, imaging interpretation, procedural technique, and postprocedural care in vertebral augmentation. Participants develop competence in evaluating fracture morphology, assessing acuity, managing anticoagulation, and recognizing potential complications. The course emphasizes safe procedural planning and postintervention strategies to reduce morbidity and promote rehabilitation. Interprofessional collaboration among clinicians, interventional radiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and pharmacists strengthens patient-centered care and enhances safety. Coordinated efforts ensure proper perioperative management, pain control, and individualized rehabilitation…

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

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No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 7 specialties.

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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