Kyphoplasty
Balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive back surgery. TRICARE covers kyphoplasty to treat painful osteolytic lesions and osteoporotic compression fractures refractory to conservative medical treatment.
Balloon kyphoplasty may replace spinal fusion, an invasive surgical procedure, for treatment of fractured vertebrae.
Disclaimer:
This list of covered services isn’t all-inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. and considered proven. Some services have special rules or limits, and some services are excluded. Learn how a benefit becomes covered.
Last Updated 3/20/2022