Application Detail

Status

Closed

Description of Medical Service

The proposed service is a surgical procedure for the implantation of a medical device used in the treatment and management of cervical DDD in patients who have failed to respond to conservative care. The procedure is known as CDA and involves surgical insertion of an artificial disc. Under general anaesthesia, the patient is placed in the supine position. The anterior cervical spine is exposed, and following standard discectomy and decompression of the neural elements, an artificial disc prosthesis is placed between the vertebrae.

Description of Medical Condition

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Reason for Application

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Medical Service Type

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Previous Application Number

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Form

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PICO Confirmation

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Assessment Report

Assessment Report (PDF 461 KB)
Assessment Report Appendices (PDF 1141 KB)

Public Summary Document

Public Summary Document (PDF 187 KB)

Predicted versus Actual

Public Summary Document - July 2018 (PDF 1243 KB)
Public Summary Document - July 2018 (Word 127 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

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ESC

12 - 13 October 2011

MSAC

29 November 2011
26-27 July 2018