In which cases do surgeons specializing in total disc replacement perform fusion in patients with cervical spine symptoms?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-06275-9
Abstract: The purpose was to investigate reasons and their frequency for why total disc replacement (TDR) specialty surgeons performed anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) rather than TDR. A consecutive series of 464 patients undergoing cervical… read more here.
Keywords: tdr; cervical spine; total disc; disc replacement ... See more keywords
Letter to the Editor concerning “Complications of cervical total disc replacement and their associations with heterotopic ossification: a systematic review and meta-analysis” by N. Hui, et al. [Eur Spine J; 2020; 29(11):2688–2700]
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06820-5
Abstract: With great interest, we read the article entitled “Complications of cervical total disc replacement and their associations with heterotopic ossification: a systematic review and metaanalysis” written by Nicholas Hui et al. in European Spine Journal… read more here.
Keywords: spine; analysis; disc replacement; ossification ... See more keywords
Crystallinity dependency of the time-dependent mechanical response of polyethylene: application in total disc replacement
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DOI: 10.1007/s10856-019-6243-9
Abstract: AbstractDegeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) is a leading source of chronic low back pain or neck pain, and represents the main cause of long-term disability worldwide. In the aim to relieve pain, total disc… read more here.
Keywords: response; crystallinity; total disc; time ... See more keywords
Bias in cervical total disc replacement trials
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DOI: 10.1007/s12178-017-9399-2
Abstract: Purpose of reviewCervical disc replacement (CDR) has emerged as a motion-preserving alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in selected cases. Despite favorable literature, CDR is not universally accepted because of concerns regarding bias in… read more here.
Keywords: replacement; literature; bias cervical; cdr ... See more keywords
Ulf Fernström (1915-1985) and his Contributions to the Development of Artificial Disc Replacements.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.10.135
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Artificial disc replacements, which serve the function of separating vertebrae to allow for proper spinal alignment, can help treat debilitating low back pain in patients who have failed other conservative methods of treatment. A… read more here.
Keywords: disc; disc replacements; artificial disc; ulf fernstr ... See more keywords
NuNec™ Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Improves Quality of Life in Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy: A 2-yr Follow-up
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyx424
Abstract: BACKGROUND Anterior cervical disc replacement is an alternative to fusion for the treatment of selected cases of radiculopathy and myelopathy. We report clinical and radiological outcomes after disc replacement with the NuNec™ artificial cervical disc… read more here.
Keywords: disc; radiculopathy myelopathy; replacement nunec; cervical disc ... See more keywords
Cervical Spine Balance of Multilevel Total Disc Replacement, Hybrid Surgery, and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With A Long-term Follow-up.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003474
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Comparative study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare cervical alignment among three-level total disc replacement (TDR), two prosthesis with one cage (2D1C), one prosthesis with two cages (1D2C), and anterior… read more here.
Keywords: disc replacement; balance; anterior cervical; cervical discectomy ... See more keywords
Letter to the Editor: Cervical Spine Balance of Multilevel Total Disc Replacement, Hybrid Surgery, and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With A Long-term Follow-up.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003695
Abstract: e read with great interest the recent article by Xu W et al, in which the authors compared cervical alignment among three-level total disc replacement (TDR), two prostheses with one cage (2D1C), one prosthesis with… read more here.
Keywords: disc replacement; disk; anterior cervical; cervical discectomy ... See more keywords
Impact of Preoperative 12-item Short Form Mental Composite Scores on Clinical Outcomes in Cervical Disc Replacement.
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001441
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE We aim to examine the effects of preoperative mental health status on demographic, perioperative characteristics, and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing cervical disc replacement (CDR). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA… read more here.
Keywords: mcid; disc replacement; depressed cohort; cohort ... See more keywords
Incidence and outcomes of anterior bone loss in single-level Prestige LP cervical disc replacement
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DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000001254
Abstract: To the Editor: Total cervical disc replacement (TDR) has beenwidely used to treat cervical degenerative disc diseases (CDDD). However, implant-related complications, including implant migration, implant subsidence, heterotopic ossification (HO), and anterior bone loss (ABL), have… read more here.
Keywords: anterior bone; disc replacement; prestige cervical; disc ... See more keywords
What is the superior surgical strategy for bi-level cervical spondylosis-anterior cervical disc replacement or anterior cervical decompression and fusion?
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000010005
Abstract: Background: Nowadays, anterior cervical artificial disc replacement (ACDR) has achieved favorable outcomes in treatment for patients with single-level cervical spondylosis. However, It is still controversial that whether or not it will become a potent therapeutic… read more here.
Keywords: cervical decompression; anterior cervical; cervical spondylosis; level cervical ... See more keywords