The Role of Bone Growth Stimulating Devices and Orthobiologics in Healing Nonunion Fractures

CMS evidence review | evidence_type=Technology Assessment | record_type=technology_assessment | document_id=29 | year=2005

Treatments for nonunion fractures are varied and there is no uniformly accepted method for diagnosis or appropriate treatment. The MCAC meeting will examine the role of bone growth stimulating devices and orthobiologics in healing nonunion fractures. CMS will review the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of various devices and orthobiologics used in treating nonunion fractures. We will refer this issue to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (MCAC). Committee members will be given presentations reviewing current literature and will also receive public comments to assist in the discussions and recommendations regarding the net health outcomes of treatments for bone fractures that fail to progress to union.

Associated Medcac: MEDCAC Meeting for Treatments for Bone Fractures That Fail to Progress to Union - 10/06/2005 Issue: Treatments for nonunion fractures are varied and there is no uniformly accepted method for diagnosis or appropriate treatment. The MCAC meeting will examine the role of bone growth stimulating devices and orthobiologics in healing nonunion fractures. CMS will review the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of various devices and orthobiologics used in treating nonunion fractures. We will refer this issue to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (MCAC). Committee members will be given presentations reviewing current literature and will also receive public comments to assist in the discussions and recommendations regarding the net health outcomes of treatments for bone fractures that fail to progress to union. Other Material: Other Material 1 Questions: Questions Technology Assessment: Download Technology Assessment [PDF, 4MB].