Percutaneous Osteoplasty and Interventions in VBCF (2023 – CME) – Online Course

Percutaneous Osteoplasty and Interventions in VBCF (2023 – CME) – Online Course is organized by Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE).

Release date: March 2023
Expiry Date: March 30, 2025

Description:
This course corresponds to chapters 2.2.4.2 Percutaneous ablation of bone and soft tissue lesions, 2.2.4.4 Percutaneous osteoplasty and 2.2.4.5.1 Interventions in vertebral body compression fractures (VBCF) in the European Curriculum and Syllabus for IR.

Learning objectives:

• Learn the basics of percutaneous vertebral augmentation.
• Learn the indications and contraindications of percutaneous treatment in benign and malignant vertebral compression fractures (VCFs).
• Learn about the correct material needed for percutaneous vertebroplasty.
• Learn about the percutaneous vertebral approach at cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral levels.
• Learn how to avoid complications.