Surgical techniques for degenerative cervical spine in Finland from 1999 to 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-019-04026-9
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to assess the trends and regional variations in the operative techniques used for degenerative or rheumatoid cervical spine disease in Finland between 1999 and 2015. The Finnish Hospital Discharge… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative cervical; 1999 2015; cervical spine; finland 1999 ... See more keywords
Asymptomatic ACDF Non-unions Underestimate the True Prevalence of Radiographic Pseudarthrosis.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003444
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Secondary analysis of subjects in the control Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) arm of Medtronic Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) trials for cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) OBJECTIVES.: To compare Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)… read more here.
Keywords: radiographic non; surgery; acdf; group ... See more keywords
Impact of Depression on Patient Reported Outcomes Following Primary Versus Revision ACDF
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004029
Abstract: The relationship between depression and patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in revision anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures are relatively unknown. In this retrospective cohort study, primary ACDF patients significantly improved in all PROMs,… read more here.
Keywords: acdf procedures; revision; acdf; depression ... See more keywords
Are Industry-funded Studies of Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Biased?
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000946
Abstract: I pioneered by Robinson and Smith in 1955, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has long been considered the gold standard for treatment of patients with cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy and has reliably demonstrated good… read more here.
Keywords: publication; funded studies; industry funded; spine ... See more keywords
Identifying the Most Appropriate ACDF Patients for an Ambulatory Surgery Center
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000967
Abstract: Study Design: Retrospective cohort analysis of prospectively collected data. Objectives: Using a national cohort of patients undergoing elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in an inpatient/outpatient setting, the current objectives were to: (1) outline… read more here.
Keywords: ambulatory surgery; potentially catastrophic; complication; surgery ... See more keywords
A Comparison of Various Surgical Treatments for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1177/2192568220976092
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective Cohort. OBJECTIVE To compare the short-term outcomes for Laminoplasty, Laminectomy/fusion, and ACDF. METHODS We utilized a prospectively-collected, multi-center national database with a propensity score matching algorithm to compare the short-term outcomes for… read more here.
Keywords: laminectomy fusion; laminoplasty laminectomy; propensity score; acdf ... See more keywords
Multi-Level Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy Associated With Increased Post-operative Infection Rates and Overall Re-Operation Relative to Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion or Cervical Disc Arthroplasty.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682221124530
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective Cohort Study. OBJECTIVE Cervical radiculopathy meeting operative criteria has traditionally been managed using anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). However, cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) and posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) are also reasonable… read more here.
Keywords: pcf; acdf; acdf cda; multi level ... See more keywords
Partial uncinatectomy combined with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for the treatment of one-level cervical radiculopathy: analysis of clinical efficacy and sagittal alignment
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04680-0
Abstract: Background Biomechanical studies have demonstrated that uncovertebral joint contributes to segment mobility and stability to a certain extent. Simultaneously, osteophytes arising from the uncinate process are a common cause of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR). For… read more here.
Keywords: sagittal alignment; group; acdf; clinical efficacy ... See more keywords
Inpatient versus Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Perioperative Complication Analysis of 259,414 Patients From the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Databases
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DOI: 10.14444/4011
Abstract: Background Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is one of the most common operations utilized to address pathology of the cervical spine. Few reports have attempted to compare complications associated with inpatient versus outpatient ACDF.… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; outpatient; anterior cervical; versus ... See more keywords
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With a No-Profile Integrated Fixation Allograft Device: An In Vitro Biomechanical Analysis and Clinical Case Series
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DOI: 10.14444/8224
Abstract: Background No-profile anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) devices are commonplace in spinal surgery. Contained within the intervertebral margins, these devices diminish risks associated with anterior cervical plating, while also marginalizing cage migration and subsidence.… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; case series; acdf; anterior cervical ... See more keywords
Review of anterior cervical diskectomy/fusion (ACDF) using different polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_992_2022
Abstract: Background: Multiple anterior cervical diskectomy/fusion (ACDF) techniques now use a variety of Polyehteretherketone (PEEK) cages; stand-alone (SA) and zero-profile (ZP) with/without screws, cages filled with demineralized bone matrix/autograft, and cages coated with hydroxyapatite or titanium.… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; peek cages; peek acdf; acdf ... See more keywords