Cervical arthroplasty versus anterior cervical fusion for symptomatic adjacent segment disease after anterior cervical fusion surgery: Review of treatment in 41 patients
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2017.08.001
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical total disc replacement (CTDR) as revision surgeries for symptomatic adjacent segment degeneration (ASD)… read more here.
Keywords: anterior cervical; cervical fusion; group; adjacent segment ... See more keywords
Establishing objective volume-outcome measures for anterior and posterior cervical spine fusion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2017.08.009
Abstract: OBJECTIVES There is a growing literature on the relationship between provider volume and patient outcomes, specifically within joint arthroplasty and lumbar spine surgery. Such benchmarks have yet to be established for many other spinal procedures,… read more here.
Keywords: volume; cervical fusion; fusion; anterior posterior ... See more keywords
Does Obesity Correlate with Postoperative Morbidity Following Elective Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.083
Abstract: INTRODUCTION With the increasing prevalence of obesity, there is a need to understand the impact of body mass index (BMI) on spine surgery outcomes. Previous literature reported the influence of obesity in thoracolumbar surgery; however,… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; cervical fusion; postoperative morbidity; morbidity following ... See more keywords
Surgical and Functional Outcomes After Multilevel Cervical Fusion for Degenerative Disc Disease Compared With Fusion for Radiculopathy: A Study of Workers’ Compensation Population
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001877
Abstract: Study Design. Retrospective cohort comparative study. Objective. To evaluate presurgical and surgical factors that affect return to work (RTW) status after multilevel cervical fusion, and to compare outcomes after multilevel cervical fusion for degenerative disc… read more here.
Keywords: rtw status; ddd; cervical fusion; multilevel cervical ... See more keywords
Cervical Alignment Following Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003845
Abstract: Study Design. Retrospective comparative study. Objective. The aim of this study was to compare cervical sagittal alignment after posterior fusion surgery with lateral mass screw (LMS) and cervical pedicle screw (CPS) fixation. Summary of Background… read more here.
Keywords: cervical fusion; fixation; fusion; posterior cervical ... See more keywords
The Impact of Computer-Assisted Navigation on Charges and Readmission in Patients Undergoing Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001298
Abstract: Study Design: Retrospective cohort study of 2016 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Readmissions Database (NRD). Objective: The aim was to evaluate cost and outcomes associated with navigation use on posterior cervical fusion (PCF) surgery… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; cost; impact; cervical fusion ... See more keywords
Semispinalis Cervicis Sarcopenia is Associated With Worsening Cervical Sagittal Balance and Junctional Alignment Following Posterior Cervical Fusion for Myelopathy.
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001366
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The present study is the first to investigate whether cervical paraspinal sarcopenia is associated with cervicothoracic sagittal alignment parameters after posterior cervical fusion (PCF). SUMMARY OF… read more here.
Keywords: semispinalis cervicis; alignment; cervical fusion; sarcopenia ... See more keywords
Design and mechanical properties of cervical fusion cage based on porous entangled metal rubber material
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DOI: 10.1177/08853282221146692
Abstract: Titanium and its alloys are one of the mainstream materials for the manufacture of intervertebral cages. With the application on clinical, the problems of elastic modulus is relatively high, subsidence of adjacent vertebral implants and… read more here.
Keywords: fusion cage; metal rubber; cervical fusion; mechanical properties ... See more keywords
Comparison of Perioperative Complications After Anterior-Posterior Versus Posterior-Anterior-Posterior Cervical Fusion: A Retrospective Review of 153 Consecutive Cases.
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DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002422
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although published data support the utilization of circumferential fusion to treat select cervical spine pathologies, it is unclear whether the posterior-anterior-posterior (PAP) fusion has increased risks compared with the anterior-posterior fusion. OBJECTIVE To evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: perioperative complications; fusion; anterior posterior; reoperation readmission ... See more keywords
Postoperative Seroma Formation After Posterior Cervical Fusion with Use of RhBMP-2: A Report of Two Cases
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.18.00089
Abstract: Case: We present 2 cases of postoperative seroma formation following posterior cervical fusion with the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2). Conclusion: Although some who advocate for the off-label use of rhBMP-2 in… read more here.
Keywords: use; seroma formation; cervical fusion; fusion ... See more keywords
Biomechanical influence of T1 tilt alteration on adjacent segments after anterior cervical fusion
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.936749
Abstract: Background: Anterior cervical fusion (ACF) has become a standard treatment approach to effectively alleviate symptoms in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy and radiculopathy. However, alteration of cervical sagittal alignment may accelerate degeneration at segments adjacent… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; adjacent segments; extension; anterior cervical ... See more keywords