Medicoeconomic evaluation of total disc replacement based on French National Health Care System data.

Introduction: Total disc replacement (TDR) has existed since 1984 but is not covered by the French national healthcare system (Sécurité Sociale). The present study assessed clinical outcomes, and also pre-, peri- and postoperative treatment costs.

Hypothesis: Surgical management of low back pain (LBP) provides medical and economic benefit.