About compression fractures
A vertebral compression fracture (or spinal fracture) occurs when osteoporosis, trauma, or some other medical condition causes the vertebra to weaken and collapse, causing severe pain. Vertebral compression fractures usually occur in the middle and lower sections of the spine and can lead to loss of height, postural deformity and pulmonary complications.1
The problem is that spinal fractures are not always diagnosed. Instead, fractures are often just thought of as general back pain, such as from a muscle strain or other soft tissue injury, or as a common part of aging. Unfortunately, approximately two thirds of all vertebral fractures that occur each year—about half a million— are not diagnosed and therefore not treated.
If you think you may have a spinal fracture, we encourage you to consult your doctor immediately to determine if you are a candidate to participate in the clinical trial of the Crosstrees System for PVA, an investigational study of the system.
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Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty and the Crosstrees System for PVA
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Participate in the Clinical Trial
Contact us today to discuss your eligibility for the clinical study of the Crosstrees System™ for Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation (PVA). This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov.
CALL 1-866-442-2328, ext. 818
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A clinical trial to evaluate the performance of the Crosstrees System is also being conducted in the European Union in 2009-2010. If you would like more information about the European trial, please send an email to info-eu@crosstreesmedical.com.
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