Peter George Kranz MD, Moderator: Research Consultant, Cephalogics, LLC Research Consultant, Biogen Idec Inc

David F. Kallmes MD, Presenter: Research support, Terumo Corporation Research support, Covidien AG Research support, Sequent Medical, Inc Research support, Benvenue Medical, Inc Consultant, General Electric Company Consultant, Covidien AG Consultant, Johnson & Johnson

A. Orlando Ortiz MD, MBA, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) To discuss the effectiveness of vertebral augmentation in patients with painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. 2) To review the literature and update attendees with an analysis thereof. 3) To discuss the impact of published clinical trials on the practice of vertebral augmentation. 3) To discuss whether patient selection may impact success vertebral augmentation procedures.

Kranz, P, Kallmes, D, Ortiz, A, Controversy Session: Vertebroplasty: Science or Séance?.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002745.html