Cost-effectiveness of balloon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty versus conservative medical management in the USA

ConclusionWhile VP and BKP are more expensive treatment options than CMM in the short term, model results suggest interventional treatment is cost-effective, among patients eligible for surgery, at a US WTP threshold. This conclusion supports those from economic analyses conducted in EU-member countries.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research