Percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, two minimally invasive back surgeries, are now covered under TRICARE. Either may replace spinal fusion, an invasive surgical procedure, for treatment of fractured vertebrae. The policy change is retroactive to March 1, 2007. Although minimally invasive, all surgeries come with risk and decisions need to be consulted with a doctor. Approval must be obtained from a provider for either surgery. Beneficiaries with questions about this procedure and its coverage under TRICARE should contact their primary care manager. Visit the TRICARE website for this and other health care benefit information.
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