Artificial invertebral disc or the replacement of degenerative lumbar or cervical discs in patients suffering disabling, chronic pain

Mundy L, Merlin T
Record ID 32006000567
English
Authors' results and conclusions: Level II and Level IV evidence indicates that the implantation of artificial vertebral discs appears to be of potential benefit. Several trials are ongoing in the United States and Europe. At completion of these trials it is expected that this technology will diffuse into the Australian health system, given that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved two of these devices.
Authors' recommendations: HealthPACT recommends that this technology be referred to the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) for a full health technology assessment.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2003
URL for published report: Not Available
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Australia
MeSH Terms
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement
  • Joint Prosthesis
  • Back Pain
  • Cervical Vertebrae
  • Chronic Disease
  • Lumbar Vertebrae
Contact
Organisation Name: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address: School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name: ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email: ahta@adelaide.edu.au
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