Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32004000856
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement appears adequate to support the use of this procedure. However, there is little evidence on outcomes beyond 23 years and collection of long-term data is therefore particularly important.
1.2 Clinicians wishing to undertake prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement should take the following actions. - Ensure that patients understand the uncertainty about the procedures longterm efficacy and provide them with clear written information. Use of the Institute's Information for the Public is recommended. - Audit and review clinical outcomes of all patients having prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement.
1.3 Publication of longer-term efficacy outcomes will be useful in reducing the current uncertainty. The Institute may review the procedure upon publication of further evidence.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/ipcat.aspx?c=56892
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Back Pain
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Prostheses and Implants
- Spinal Diseases
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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