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- Title
Artificial cervical disc replacement: principles, types and techniques.
- Authors
Sekhon, L. H. S.; Ball, J. R.
- Abstract
Cervical arthroplasty after anterior decompression with insertion of a prosthetic total disc replacement has been suggested as an alternate to anterior cervical fusion. Currently there are four cervical arthroplasty devices available on the market whose results in clinical use have been reported. Each device varies in terms of materials, range of motion, insertion technique and constraint. It is not known which device is ideal. Early studies suggest that in the short term, the complication rate and efficacy is no worse than fusion surgery. Long-term results have not yet been reported. This review examines the current prostheses available on the market as well as discussing issues regarding indications and technique. Pitfalls are discussed and early experiences reviewed. In time, it is hoped that a refinement of cervical arthroplasty occurs in terms of both materials and design as well as in terms of indications and clinical outcomes as spinal surgeons enter a new era of the management of cervical spine disease.
- Subjects
ARTHROPLASTY; ARTIFICIAL implants; SPINAL fusion; SPINAL surgery; SPINAL implants; ORTHOPEDIC implants
- Publication
Neurology India, 2005, Vol 53, Issue 4, p445
- ISSN
0028-3886
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.4103/0028-3886.22611