Application Detail
Status
OpenDescription of Medical Service
To create a new MBS Item number specifically covering minimally invasive, lumbar decompression and dynamic stabilisation using an interlaminar device, with no rigid fixation to the vertebral pedicles, implantation between the spinous processes of one or two lumbar motion segments.Description of Medical Condition
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a disabling medical condition in which narrowing of the spinal canal compresses the spinal cord and nerves causing a condition called neurogenic intermittent claudication (NIC). The most common cause of lumbar spinal stenosis is the “wear and tear” that occurs with natural aging effects on the lower spine. Patients who have spinal stenosis are not able to walk for long periods of time. Symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the lower back, buttocks and legs, which are especially noticeable after walking and physical activityReason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
TherapeuticPrevious Application Number
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
-Application Form
-PICO Confirmation
Final Protocol (Word 648 KB)Final Protocol (PDF 2160 KB)
Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
Public Summary Document (Word 99 KB)Public Summary Document (PDF 530 KB)