IDET Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy for the Treatment of Low Back Pain

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Review Date: October 8, 2003
Recommendation:

This topic was reviewed on October 8, 2003. It was determined that:

  • Intradiscal electrothermal therapy with the Radionics RF system does not meet technology assessment criteria.
  • Intradiscal electrothermal therapy with the Oratec IDET system does not meet technology assessment criteria.
Decision: Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria
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