What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone that leads to a decrease in bone density and an increased risk of fracture. Undetected, osteoporosis can lead to spinal fractures, or vertebral compression fractures (VCF), as a result of normal daily activities like picking up a box or stepping off a curb.
When the fracture is not treated, it can lead to loss of height and a spinal deformity called kyphosis, sometimes referred to as of a rounding or “hump” in the back (a Dowager’s hump). A person who has experienced a single spinal fracture is at greater risk of subsequent fractures.
Approximately eight million women and two million men in the United States suffer from osteoporosis. Additionally, nearly 34 million people have low bone mass and are at an increased risk of osteoporosis, making it one of the most common health issues in the United States.2
If you think you may have osteoporosis, 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. |
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Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty and the Crosstrees System for PVA
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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.
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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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