Application Detail
Status
ClosedDescription 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
-Reason for Application
-Medical Service Type
-Previous Application Number
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
-PICO Confirmation
-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
-ESC
12 - 13 October 2011MSAC
29 November 201126-27 July 2018