…470 patients, the FDA approved the device for use on May 20, 2015. The data was sufficient for approval of a Category I CPT code effective January 1, 2017….

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…the intention-to-treat in comparative effectiveness research. Clin Trials. 2012;9(1):48-55. Pearson A, Lurie J, Tosteson T, et al. Who should have surgery for an intervertebral disc herniation? Comparative effectiveness evidence…

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…Committees Information and members of ISASS committees. isass,committees 1 14 CME Committee CME Committee This committee shall be chaired by a selected member of ISASS, appointed by the Board…

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…consists of three components: upper and lower plates composed of cobalt-chrome molybdenium alloy (CoCrMo) and a monoconvex ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene inlay.69 Combined, these components form a spherical articulating device…

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…2006. This device consists of three components: upper and lower plates composed of cobalt-chrome molybdenium alloy (CoCrMo) and a monoconvex ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene inlay.69 Combined, these components form a…

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…vertebral compression fractures by percutaneous vertebral augmentation procedures: a nonrandomized comparison between vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Clin J Pain. 2007;23(5):425-430. Wardlaw D, Cummings SR, Van Meirhaeghe J, et al. Efficacy…

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…1 studies demonstrating decreased adjacent segment degeneration, minimal component wear issues, and lower revision rates than fusion. Rationale A common definition of an experimental technique is one that is…

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…allograft bone by gamma irradiation and its effect on allograft biology and biomechanics. The effects varied between different doses and have not been studied in clinical trials but include…

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…Shaffrey CI, Harrop JS. Adult Degenerative Scoliosis: A Review. Neurosurgery. 2008; 63: A94- A103. Bloom BS. Daily regimen and compliance with treatment. BMJ. 2001; 323: 647. Blumenthal S, McAfee…

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…and Tan KJ. Effects of corticosteroids on nerve root recovery after spinal nerve root compression. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2002, 403:248-255 Hui JHP, Wong HK, Chatterji and Lee…

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…is like the nephew of Evidence-Based Medicine. President Obama started his term by allocating 1.1 billion dollars for comparative effectiveness research. The main feature of comparative effectiveness research is…

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…and Research (AHRQ) Comments specific to Qs 1-3 – there is concern with using non-operative therapies as a comparator for fusion; if the patient fails, why is that a…

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