title: ISASS Policy Statement - Lumbar Artificial Disc.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The primary goal of this Policy Statement is to educate patients, physicians, medical providers, reviewers, adjustors, case managers, insurers, and all others involved or affected by insurance coverage decisions regarding lumbar disc replacement surgery.
  
  
  METHODS
  This Policy Statement was developed by a panel of physicians selected by the Board of Directors of ISASS for their expertise and experience with lumbar TDR. The panel's recommendation was entirely based on the best evidence-based scientific research available regarding the safety and effectiveness of lumbar TDR.
authors.affiliation: Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX.
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zigler
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Care Center, Aventura, FL.
authors.forename: Rolando
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Garcia
keywords: Lumbar disc replacement; lumbar arthroplasty; lumbar artificial disc