Spine Research

21872 KAST Study: The Kiva™ System as a Vertebral Augmentation
Treatment – A Safety and Effectiveness Trial 
Principal Investigator:  M. Marcel Maya, M.D.
Status: Active and Recruiting
Disease: Vertebral Compression Fracture
Summary: This study is being done to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Kiva VCF Treatment system in comparison to balloon kyphoplasty  for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis of the back or spine. This study is intended to see if these two treatments are equally safe and effective at treating this condition.