Artificial disc replacement
Artificial disc replacement (ADR) are disc prostheses developed to mimic the decompressive and supportive properties of intervertebral discs.
Status: Decision completed
Why is ADR being reviewed?
ADR was selected for rereview based on new literature identified which may invalidate aspects of the previous report. This report addresses issues of efficacy, safety, and cost and compares ADR (cervical and lumbar) to current alternative treatments including fusion and nonsurgical treatment.
Primary criteria ranking
- Safety = Medium/High
- Efficacy = High
- Cost = Medium
Documentation
Type | Materials |
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Assessment (2017) | |
Update literature (2016) | |
Assessment (2008) |
Assessment timeline (2016)
- Draft key questions published: June 28, 2016
- Public comment period: June 29 to July 13, 2016
- Final key questions published: July 29, 2016
- Draft report published: October 20, 2016
- Public comment period: October 21 to November 21, 2016
- Final report published: December 19, 2016
- HTCC public meeting: January 20, 2017