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 Lumbar total disc replacement for degenerative disc disease. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2013 Authors' conclusions Lumbar total disc replacement involves replacement of a degenerating lumbar (L3-S1) intervertebral disc with an artificial, or prosthetic, disc. The artificial disc is designed to maintain the physiological range of motion and stability of the natural spine and restore disc height and vertebral alignment, and, as a result, relieve pain and prevent adjacent disc degeneration. Timeliness warning This report has been archived and may contain outdated information. To request a copy of the report please contact the organisation directly. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Intervertebral Disc Degeneration; Intervertebral Discs; Lumbar Vertebrae; Total Disc Replacement Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32013000817 Date abstract record published 13/11/2013 |