1422 - 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

Page last updated: 25 July 2017

Application Detail

Status

Open

Description 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 activity

Reason for Application

New MBS item

Medical Service Type

Therapeutic

Previous Application Number

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

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Application Form

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PICO Confirmation

Final Protocol (Word 648 KB)
Final Protocol (PDF 2160 KB)

Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

Public Summary Document (Word 99 KB)
Public Summary Document (PDF 530 KB)

Meetings for this Application

PASC

14 April 2016

ESC

7 - 8 February 2017

MSAC

6 - 7 April 2017