Privilege Viewer - Privilege Detail - Percutaneous vertebroplasty or balloon kyphoplasty Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency program in orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery, followed by a fellowship in spine surgery. Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons and Radiologists currently holding these privileges will be grandfathered. Applicants must also have completed the Kyphon, Inc. training course in the use of the inflatable bone tamp and have been proctored in their initial cases by a Kyphon Company representative. Required Previous Experience - Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have performed at least 10 balloon kyphoplasty procedures in the past 12 months. Applicants must also have completed training in radiation safety. Maintenance of Privilege - Applicant must be able to demonstrate maintenance of competence by evidence of the performance of at least 10 baloon kyphoplasty procedures annually over the reappointment cycle.