Is stand alone PEEK cage the gold standard in multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)? Results of a minimum 1-year follow up
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.10.022
Abstract: INTRODUCTION This study was designed to evaluate the clinical and radiologic results of stand-alone synthetic polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages for two- or three-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), with a focus on subsidence. MATERIALS AND… read more here.
Keywords: stand alone; discectomy fusion; anterior cervical; radiologic ... See more keywords
Analysis of the cervical sagittal alignment in unstable Hangman fracture patients under C2～3 anterior discectomy and fusion.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.08.147
Abstract: Objective To investigate the changes in the sagittal parameters of the cervical spine and the clinical efficacy of C2∼3 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) combined with internal fixation for unstable hangman's fractures. Method The… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; grade; combined internal; discectomy fusion ... See more keywords
Drivers of Variability in 90-Day Cost for Elective Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Cervical Degenerative Disease
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyy140
Abstract: BACKGROUND Value-based episode of care reimbursement models is being investigated to curb unsustainable health care costs. Any variation in the cost of index spine surgery can affect the payment bundling during the 90-d global period.… read more here.
Keywords: elective anterior; discectomy fusion; anterior cervical; cervical discectomy ... See more keywords
Impact of Insulin Dependence on Perioperative Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001829
Abstract: Study Design. A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. Objective. Our objective was to analyze insulin-dependent and noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM and NIDDM) as potential risk factors for complications, reoperations, and readmissions within 30 days… read more here.
Keywords: insulin; analysis; discectomy fusion; anterior cervical ... See more keywords
What Factors Influence Reimbursement for 1 to 2 Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Procedures?
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002766
Abstract: Study Design. Retrospective review. Objective. To determine reimbursement associated with an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and the demographic factors influencing reimbursement for an ACDF. Summary of Background Data. ACDF has been shown to… read more here.
Keywords: reimbursement; cervical discectomy; procedure; anterior cervical ... 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
A Matched Cohort Analysis of Drain Usage in Elective Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004169
Abstract: The Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative database was queried to identify all patients who underwent anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgeries. Our analysis of 7,943 patients demonstrated that drain use was associated with significantly… read more here.
Keywords: cervical discectomy; anterior cervical; discectomy fusion; drain ... See more keywords
Patients From Socioeconomically Distressed Communities Experience Similar Clinical Improvements Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004455
Abstract: Study Design. Retrospective cohort. Objectives. The aim was to compare patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) when categorizing patients based on socioeconomic status. Secondarily, we sought to compare PROMs based… read more here.
Keywords: clinical improvements; following anterior; cervical discectomy; anterior cervical ... See more keywords
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Outcomes in Patients With and Without Bariatric Surgery—Weight Loss Does Make a Difference
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004580
Abstract: Study Design. A retrospective comparative cohort study. Objective. To compare outcomes of elective non-obese anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) patients with those that underwent bariatric surgery (BS). Summary of Background Data. Morbid obesity (MO)… read more here.
Keywords: cervical discectomy; anterior cervical; bariatric surgery; adverse events ... See more keywords
Interbody Cage Versus Structural Allograft is Preferred for a 1-Level or 2-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in a Nonsmoker.
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000754
Abstract: D cervical disease is among the most common age-related disorder encountered in the general population, with over a quarter of patients ultimately failing conservative management and progressing to surgical intervention.1 The constellation of disc herniation,… read more here.
Keywords: interbody; graft; interbody cages; discectomy fusion ... See more keywords