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1 Clinical Policy Title: Cervical artificial total disc replacement Clinical Policy Number: Effective Date: October 1, 2014 Initial Review Date: June 18, 2014 Most Recent Review Date: June 15, 2016 Next Review Date: June 2017 Related policies: Policy contains: Cervical artificial disc replacement. Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA). Total disc replacement (TDR). CP# Spinal surgeries ABOUT THIS POLICY: Keystone First has developed clinical policies to assist with making coverage determinations. Keystone First s clinical policies are based on guidelines from established industry sources, such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), state regulatory agencies, the American Medical Association (AMA), medical specialty professional societies, and peer-reviewed professional literature. These clinical policies along with other sources, such as plan benefits and state and federal laws and regulatory requirements, including any state- or plan-specific definition of medically necessary, and the specific facts of the particular situation are considered by Keystone First when making coverage determinations. In the event of conflict between this clinical policy and plan benefits and/or state or federal laws and/or regulatory requirements, the plan benefits and/or state and federal laws and/or regulatory requirements shall control. Keystone First s clinical policies are for informational purposes only and not intended as medical advice or to direct treatment. Physicians and other health care providers are solely responsible for the treatment decisions for their patients. Keystone First s clinical policies are reflective of evidence-based medicine at the time of review. As medical science evolves, Keystone First will update its clinical policies as necessary. Keystone First s clinical policies are not guarantees of payment. Coverage policy Keystone First considers the use of cervical artificial total disc replacement (TDR) to be medically necessary for the treatment of skeletally mature persons with symptomatic cervical degenerative disc disease or herniated disc at one level from C3 to C7, when all of the following criteria are met: All other reasonable sources of pain have been ruled out. There is presence of neck or cervico-brachial pain with findings of weakness, myelopathy, or sensory deficit. Imaging studies indicate nerve root or spinal cord compression at the level corresponding with the clinical findings. Member has failed at least six weeks of conservative therapy (unless there is evidence of cervical cord compression, which requires urgent intervention). Member has physical and neurological abnormalities confirming the historical findings of nerve root or spinal cord compression at or below the level of the lesion and may have gait or sphincter disturbance (evidence of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy). Member's activities of daily living are limited by persistent neck or cervico-brachial pain.

2 Limitations: All other uses of artificial cervical disc replacements are considered not medically necessary. NOTE: The following codes are not included in the Medicaid medical fee schedule in Pennsylvania 0375T-Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection), cervical, three or more levels. (Per CMS Effective 1/1/15 this code replaces 0092T.) 0095T - Removal of total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, each additional interspace, cervical (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure 0098T - Each additional interspace Total disc arthroplasty, anterior approach, cervical Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) Alternative covered services: Analgesic medication. Corticosteroid. Physical therapy. Anterior cervical fusion. Anterior cervical fusion with bone grafting. Decompression of nerve roots or the spinal cord by cervical discectomy, with or without vertebral body fusion using a bone graft or cage. Background Degenerative cervical disc disease may present with symptoms of pain and stiffness in the neck, and pain, paresthesia, numbness, or weakness of the limbs. Conservative treatment options include rest, analgesic medication, physical therapy, and local injections. In patients who are refractory to conservative treatment or at risk of permanent neurological damage, decompression of nerve roots or the spinal cord by cervical discectomy may be offered, with or without vertebral body fusion using a bone graft or cage. Prosthetic intervertebral discs are implants that can be inserted between the vertebrae as an alternative to fusion using bone grafts or cages. They are designed with the aim of preserving the mobility of the diseased intervertebral segment, and therefore reducing the risk of adjacent segment degeneration in the long term. With the patient under general anesthesia and in the supine position, the anterior cervical spine is exposed. After standard decompression of the neural elements, and partial or full removal of the damaged disc, the

3 artificial disc prosthesis is placed into the intervertebral space. More than one disc can be replaced during the same procedure. Various devices can be used for this procedure. Cervical total disc replacement (CTDR) has been increasingly used as an alternative to fusion surgery in patients with pain or neurological symptoms in the cervical spine who do not respond to nonsurgical treatment. A systematic literature review has been conducted to evaluate whether CTDR is more efficacious and safer than fusion or nonsurgical treatment. Initially, after two years of follow-up, studies demonstrated statistically significant noninferiority of CTDR versus fusion with respect to the composite outcome overall success. Single patient relevant endpoints such as pain, disability, or quality of life improved in both groups with no superiority of CTDR. Both technologies showed similar complication rates. No evidence is available for the comparison between CTDR and nonsurgical treatment. However, in the period 2013 to 2016, six meta analyses involving thousands of subjects have been published in peer-reviewed medical journals. Each compared outcomes for different types of artificial cervical discs with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Two of these studies assessed outcomes for a period of 48 months or greater, the longest follow-up to date. Results are discussed in the Findings section. Searches Keystone First searched PubMed and the databases of: UK National Health Services Centre for Reviews and Dissemination. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality s National Guideline Clearinghouse and other evidence-based practice centers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We conducted searches on May 17, Search terms were artificial disc and cervical degenerative disc disease. We included: Systematic reviews, which pool results from multiple studies to achieve larger sample sizes and greater precision of effect estimation than in smaller primary studies. Systematic reviews use predetermined transparent methods to minimize bias, effectively treating the review as a scientific endeavor, and are thus rated highest in evidence-grading hierarchies. Guidelines based on systematic reviews. Economic analyses, such as cost-effectiveness, and benefit or utility studies (but not simple cost studies), reporting both costs and outcomes sometimes referred to as efficiency studies which also rank near the top of evidence hierarchies. Findings The six meta analyses published from 2013 to 2016 followed patients for at least 24 months postoperatively, with two of these for 48 months or more. Results show that, in general, the group that received disc replacement had superior outcomes, including:

4 Greater overall success. Higher Neck Disability Index scores. Greater neurological success. Better long-term functional outcomes. Lower rates of surgery-related adverse events. Lower rates of subsequent secondary procedures. Higher visual analog scores of neck and arm pain. Improved work status. Fewer complications from surgery. There were several other measures that showed equal (differences not statistically significant) outcomes for those undergoing disc replacement and those undergoing fusion. Thus, while more and longer-term randomized controlled trials are merited, total disc replacement is now regarded as a viable option for certain patients with disc disorders. Policy updates: The multiple systematic reviews conducted in the period since the policy was last reviewed (May 2015 to May 2016) documented superiority in multiple outcomes for patients receiving CTDR, compared to those undergoing fusion, over a longer postoperative time period. These findings have prompted researchers to conclude that CTDR is a viable option for treating degenerative disc disease. Summary of clinical evidence: Citation Hu Y, et al. (2016) Content, Methods, Recommendations Key points: A meta-analysis of: Eight controlled trials comparing outcomes for total cervical disc arthroplasty (TDA) with anterior cervical discectomy/fusion (ACDF). 1,317 and 1,051 subjects in each group, followed >48 months. Fusion group had lower follow-up rate. Cervical disc group had higher rates of overall success, Neck Disability Index (NDI), neurological success, and long-term functional outcomes, and lower rates of surgery-related adverse events/secondary procedures. Zhang Y, et al. (2015) Key points: A meta-analysis of: Nineteen controlled trials comparing outcomes for TDA with ACDF. Total of 4,516 subjects, followed >24 months. TDA group had higher NDI scores, neurological success, pain assessment, and secondary surgical

5 rate. No difference in Short Form 36 scores, or segmental motion at the adjacent level. Wu A-M, et al. (2015) Key points: A meta-analysis of: Four controlled trials comparing outcomes for TDA and ACDF. Total of 921 subjects (506 in TDA, 415 in ACDF), followed >48 months. TDA group had higher scores for NDI and visual analog scores of neck and arm pain, higher SF-36 scores, overall success, neurological success, work status, implant-related complications, and secondary surgery events. Hayes (2015) Key points: A summary of findings of outcomes comparing total disc replacement (TDR) and fusion: TDR reduces the need for reoperation and incidence of dysphagia. TDR reduces risk of new adjacent segment disease. TDR may have higher rates of intraoperative and perioperative complications. Growing evidence suggests that bilevel TDR, but not singe-level TDR, may be as safe and efficacious as bilevel ACDF. There is uncertainty for long-term efficacy of both single-level and bilevel TDR. Rao MJ, et al. (2015) Key points: A meta-analysis of: Eighteen controlled trials comparing outcomes for cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) and fusion. Total of 4,061 subjects. CDA group had better outcomes for neurological success, greater option preservation at the operative level, fewer secondary surgical procedures, and fewer adverse events. No significant differences between the two groups in length of stay, blood loss, or neck/arm pain scores. CDA group had higher operative time. Wei J, et al. (2013) Key points: A meta-analysis of: Six controlled trials comparing outcomes for TDA and fusion. Total of 1,603 subjects, followed 24 months. TDA group had greater improvement for Owestry Disability Index (ODI), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, and complication rate. No significant differences between the two groups observed for intra-operative blood loss and reoperation rate. Yu G, et al. Key points:

6 (2013) A meta-analysis of: Twenty-seven controlled trials comparing outcomes for TDA and ACDF. Total of over 2,000 subjects, depending on type of analysis. ACDF group had shorter operative time and less blood loss. TDA group had lower neck/arm pain scores, better neurological success, greater motion, fewer secondary surgical procedures, and fewer procedures involving supplemental fixation. Two groups had similar lengths of stay, NDI scores, adverse events, removals, and reoperations. Glossary ACDF Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. CDA Cervical disc arthroplasty. CTDR (cervical total disc replacement) Used as an alternative to fusion surgery in patients with pain or neurological symptoms in the cervical spine who do not respond to nonsurgical treatment. Discectomy A surgical procedure in which the central portion of a disc is removed. Fusion The joining of two bones together so that they no longer move. Herniated disc A disc that, due to use, injury, or disease, bulges outside its normal area, potentially causing pain and limiting function. Heterotopic ossification Unintended bone formation around or across the disc space between the spinal bones (vertebrae). Osteopenia A condition in which the bones are somewhat thin or weak, which may develop into osteoporosis. Osteoporosis A condition in which the bones are thin or weak and become brittle and fragile. Radiculopathy Disease of the nerves in or near the spine as a result of pressure from a disc, or irritation of the nerves due to disc or spinal joint disease. Spondylosis A degenerative disease in which the vertebral joints of the spine become stiff and then fused. Synthetic spacer Implant made of an artificial material (such as metal or plastic) that is commonly used in fusion surgeries to hold open the disc space. TDR Total disc replacement.

7 Related policies: Keystone First Utilization Management program description. References Professional society guidelines/other: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Cervical Disc Arthroplasty A Technology Overview; Adopted by the AAO surgeons board of directors, March 8, Accessed May 20, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM); Clinical and thoracic spine disorders. In: Hegmann KT, ed. Occupational medicine practice guidelines. Evaluation and management of common health problems and functional recovery in workers. 3rd ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: pp Hayes, Inc. Medical Technology Directory Pocket Summary. Artificial Disc Replacement for Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease. Last updated December 11, Accessed May 20, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the cervical spine, interventional procedure guidance 143. ISBN MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA; N2153 1P 6.4k 12 May 10. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. BRYAN Cervical Disc Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data. Available from: Accessed May 20, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. CHARITÉ Artificial Disc Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data. Available from: Accessed May 20, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Preparation and Review of Investigational Device Exemption Applications (IDEs) for Total Artificial Discs Document issued on: April 11, Accessed May 20, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. PRESTIGE Cervical Disc System Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data. Available from: Accessed May 20, 2016.

8 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ProDisc -L Total Disc Replacement Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data. Available from: Accessed May 20, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ProDisc -C Total Disc Replacement Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data. Available from: Accessed May 20, Peer-reviewed references: Anderson PA, Sasso RC, Riew KD. Update on cervical artificial disk replacement. Instr Course Lect. 2007;56: PMID: Fourney DR, Skelly AC, DeVine JG. Treatment of cervical adjacent segment pathology: a systematic review. Spine (Phila., PA 1976). 2012;37(22Suppl):S PMID: Gao Y, Liu M, Li T, Huang F, Tang T, Xiang Z. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013; 95(6): doi: /JBJS.K PMID: [PubMed indexed for MEDLINE]. Hu Y, Lv G, Ren S, Johansen D. Mid- to long-term outcomes of cervical disc arthroplasty versus anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for treatment of symptomatic cervical disc disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of eight prospective randomized controlled trials. PLoS One. 2016;11(2):e Jeon SH, Choi WG, Lee SH. Anterior revision of a dislocated ProDisc prosthesis at the L4-5 level. J Spinal Disord Tech. 2008;21(6): PMID: Leary SP, Regan JJ, Lanman TH, Wagner WH. Revision and explantation strategies involving the CHARITE lumbar artificial disc replacement. Spine (Phila., PA 1976). 2007;32(9): PMID: Lu Y, McAnany SJ, Hecht AC, Cho SK, Qureshi SA. Utilization trends of cervical artificial disc replacement after FDA approval compared with anterior cervical fusion: adoption of new technology. Spine (Phila., PA 1976). 2014;39(3): McDonald CP, Chang V, McDonald M, Ramo N, Bey MJ, Bartol S. Three-dimensional motion analysis of the cervical spine for comparison of anterior cervical decompression and fusion versus artificial disc replacement in 17 patients. J Neurosurg Spine. 2014;20(3): Epub 2013 Dec 20.PMID: [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Nunley PD, Jawahar A, Cavanaugh DA, Gordon CR, Kerr EJ 3rd, Utter PA. Symptomatic adjacent segment disease after cervical total disc replacement: re-examining the clinical and radiological evidence with established criteria. Spine J. 2013;13(1):5 12. PMID: PMID

9 Rao MJ, Nie SP, Xiao BW, Zhang GH, Gan XR, Cao SS. Cervical disc arthroplasty versus anterior discectomy and fusion for treatment of symptomatic cervical disc disease: a meta analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2015;135(1): Riew KD, Schenk-Kisser JM, Skelly AC. Adjacent segment disease and C-ADR: promises fulfilled? Evidencebased spine-care journal. 2012;3(S1): PMID: Wagner WH, Regan JJ, Leary SP, et al. Access strategies for revision or explantation of the Charité lumbar artificial disc replacement. J Vasc Surg. 2006;44(6): PMID: Wei J, Song Y, Sun L, Lv C. Comparison of artificial total disc replacement versus fusion for lumbar degenerative disc disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int Orthop. 2013;37(7): Wigfield C, Gill S, Nelson R, Langdon I, Metcalf N, Robertson J. Influence of an artificial cervical joint compared with fusion on adjacent-level motion in the treatment of degenerative disc disease. J Neurosurg. 2002;96(1 Suppl): Wu A-M, Xu H, Mullinix KP, et al. Minimum 4-year outcomes of cervical total disc arthroplasty versus fusion: A meta-analysis based on prospective randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore). 2015;94(15): e665. Wu Y, Yue Z, Xiuxin H, Cui C. A meta-analysis of artificial total disc replacement versus fusion for lumbar degenerative disc disease. Eur Spine J. 2010;19(8): Yin S, Yu X, Zhou S, Yin Z, Qiu Y. Is cervical disc arthroplasty superior to fusion for treatment of symptomatic cervical disc disease? A meta-analysis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013;471(6): Yu G, Liu M, Tao L, Fuguo H, Tang T, Zhou X. A meta-analysis comparing the results of cervical disc arthroplasty with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of symptomatic cervical disc disease. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013; 95(6): Zechmeister I, Winkler R, Mad P. Artificial total disc replacement versus fusion for the cervical spine: a systematic review. Eur Spine J. 2011;20(2): Epub 2010 Oct 10. Review. PMID: [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE].

10 Zhang Y, Liana C, Tao Y, et al. Cervical total disc replacement is superior to anterior cervical decompression and fusion: A meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trials. PLoS One. 2015;10(3):e Clinical trials: Searched clinicaltrials.gov on May 20, 2016, using term disc replacement. Thirty two studies found, three relevant. Total Disc Replacement Versus Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion (CERVIDISC). Clinicaltrials.gov website. Last updated November 5, Accessed May 20, Clinical Outcome After Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion and Cervical Total Disc Replacement. Clinicaltrials.gov website. Last updated July 14, Accessed May 20, Comparison of DISCOVER Artificial Cervical Disc and ACDF for Treatment of Cervical DDD (IDE Study). Clinicaltrials.gov website. Last updated August 4, Accessed May 20, CMS National Coverage Determinations (NCDs): No NCDs identified as of the writing of this policy. Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs): CPT codes not covered in this policy are listed in Non-covered Services (L29288), Florida-. For services performed on or after 04/08/2015. Revision Ending Date 06/28/2015. Available at: Accessed May 20, Commonly submitted codes Below are the most commonly submitted codes for the service(s)/item(s) subject to this policy. This is not an exhaustive list of codes. Providers are expected to consult the appropriate coding manuals and bill accordingly. CPT Code Description Comment 0095T Removal of total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, each additional interspace, cervical (list separately in addition to code for primary

11 0098T procedure). Each additional interspace. Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy 0375T with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection), cervical, three or more levels Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure). ICD-10 Code Description Comment M50.00 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, unspecified cervical region M50.01 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical region M50.02 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region M50.03 Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region M50.10 Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region M50.11 Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, high cervical region M50.12 Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, mid-cervical region M50.13 Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region M50.20 Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region M50.21 Other cervical disc displacement, high cervical region M50.22 Other cervical disc displacement, mid-cervical region M50.23 Other cervical disc displacement, cervicothoracic region M50.30 Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region M50.31 Other cervical disc degeneration, high cervical region M50.32 Other cervical disc degeneration, mid-cervical region M50.33 Other cervical disc degeneration, cervicothoracic region M50.80 Other cervical disc disorders, unspecified cervical region M50.81 Other cervical disc disorders, high cervical region M50.82 Other cervical disc disorders, mid-cervical region M50.83 Other cervical disc disorders, cervicothoracic region M50.90 Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, unspecified cervical region M50.91 Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, high cervical region M50.92 Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, mid-cervical region M50.93 Cervical disc disorder, unspecified, cervicothoracic region HCPCS Level II N/A Description Comment

12 Informational only: FDA-approved cervical devices Prestige ST Cervical Disc System: The Prestige ST Cervical Disc System (Medtronic Inc.) is a metal-on-metal cervical prosthesis consisting of two stainless steel components (see Figure 1). A domed upper component articulates with the ellipsoidal or trough-shaped lower components to form a semiconstrained mobile bearing surface that permits 10 of flex/extension, 10 maximum of lateral bending, and 2 millimeters (mm) of translational movement (Porchet and Metcalf, 2004; Smith et al., 2004). The anterior plates of the upper and lower components are contoured to fit adjacent vertebrae and are attached to each adjacent vertebral body with a locking screw mechanism (Porchet and Metcalf, 2004; Traynelis, 2004). The Prestige ST is available in four different heights (6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, and 9 mm) and two different depths (12 and 14 mm) (Traynelis, 2004).

13 ProDisc-C Total Cervical Disc Replacement: The ProDisc-C artificial disc (Synthes Spine) for total cervical disc replacement was developed to simulate the motion of the natural spine and prevent adjacent disc degeneration. This device consists of three pieces including a sliding core made of ultra-high-molecularweight polyethylene and two end plates made of cobalt chromium alloy (see Figure 2). The sliding core and the upper end plate allow rotation on all three axes. The device is designed to have a fixed center of rotation, which limits shear stress to the facet joints and, thus, theoretically prevents ASD. Securing the end plates to the vertebra occurs through a central keel, spikes, and porous coated surface. To optimize implant fit, the ProDisc-C comes in 18 sizes (Murrey et al., 2009; Darden, 2012; Synthes Spine, 2012).

14 Bryan Cervical Disc System: The Bryan Cervical Disc System (Medtronic Inc.) is cylindrical with two titanium alloy end plates on the top and bottom, a flexible tubular polyurethane outer sheath that connects the end plates, and a flexible, lubricated polyurethane inner core that lies between the end plates. Connective tissue cannot intrude, lubricant cannot leak out, and any debris that forms due to device wear remains contained. After complete removal of the damaged cervical disc, the titanium end plates are attached to the vertebrae using bone anchors and porous coated surfaces that lie directly against the vertebral bone. The porous coating enhances bone ingrowth for long-term device fixation (Anderson et al., 2004). To optimize device fit, the artificial disc comes in five different sizes (Goffin et al., 2003). Because implantation of the Bryan disc allows the annulus fibrosus, pre-existing facets, ligaments, and muscle tissue to remain intact, unconstrained rotational motions, with flexion, extension, lateral bending, and translation are possible following artificial disc replacement (Anderson and Rouleau, 2004).

15 KineflexlC Spinal System: The KineflexlC Spinal System (SpinalMotion Inc.) consists of two end plates and a mobile center core within a retention ring. It is made of cobalt-chrome on cobalt-chrome alloy (see Figure 4). The artificial disc is surgically inserted as an assembled unit in a one-stage procedure (Conic et al., 2011).

16 SECURE -C Cervical Artificial Disc: The SECURE -C Cervical Artificial Disc consists of two metallic end plates (cobalt chromium molybdenum alloy, CoCrMo) and a polyethylene (plastic) inner core. The materials used in the device are commonly used in orthopedic implants. The two end plates are secured to the top and bottom surfaces of the involved vertebrae (the bones in the spine) and the core fits between them. The implanted device is designed to allow motion at the treated level as the plastic core moves against the metallic end plates. Specifically, SECURE -C's design is intended to allow the neck to move in flexion/extension (bending the neck forward and backward), lateral bending (bending the neck side to side), and axial rotation (turning the head side to side). SECURE -C is intended to treat a disc in the cervical spine (neck) between the C3 and C7 vertebral bodies. The device is provided in different sizes to fit different patients. Figure 5. SECURE -C Cervical Artificial Disc

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