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Artificial Discs
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Topic Summary

Issues of efficacy, safety and cost regarding if Artificial Disc replacement (Cervical and Lumbar) provides equivalent or superior health outcomes compared to current alternative treatments including fusion and non-surgical treatment. Concern about whether Artificial Discs preserve or increase motion.

Primary Criteria Ranking

Safety = Med-High
Efficacy = High
Cost = Med

Documents

Final Key Questions (19.3 KB)
Final Evidence Report (1.1 MB)
Evidence Report Public Comments/Responses (1.5 MB)
Findings and Decision (232.9 KB)