Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation NIHR HSRIC. ReActiv8® implantable device for treating chronic low back pain. Birmingham: NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre. Horizon Scanning Review. 2016 Authors' objectives ReActiv8® is a device inserted into the lower back to treat back pain which has been present for more than three months despite medication. The ReActiv8® system contracts and relaxes a muscle in the lower back which helps stabilise the back and prevent pain. Patients have two 30 minute sessions a day. The session is controlled by the patient via a handheld wireless remote control. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Humans; Low Back Pain; Pain Measurement; Prostheses and Implants Language Published English Country of organisation England English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre, University of Birmingham, Institute of Applied Health Research, Public Health building, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 9077 Email: nihrhsc@contacts.bham.ac.uk AccessionNumber 32016000482 Date abstract record published 08/03/2016 |