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A Clinical Comparison of Anterior Cervical Plates versus Stand-Alone Intervertebral Fusion Devices for Single-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Procedures
Abstract Objective To compare radiologic and clinical outcomes, including rates of dysphagia and dysphonia, using a no-profile stand-alone intervertebral spacer with integrated screw fixation versus an anterior cervical plate and spacer construct for single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fus...
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Published in: | World neurosurgery 2017-03, Vol.99, p.630-637 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Abstract Objective To compare radiologic and clinical outcomes, including rates of dysphagia and dysphonia, using a no-profile stand-alone intervertebral spacer with integrated screw fixation versus an anterior cervical plate and spacer construct for single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures. Methods This multicenter, randomized, prospective study included 54 patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) requiring ACDF at a single level at C3–C7. Twenty-six patients underwent single-level ACDF with stand-alone spacers (SA), and 28 with plate fixation and spacers (PS). Analyses were based on comparison of perioperative outcomes, radiological and clinical metrics, and incidence of dysphagia and/or dysphonia. Results Mean patient age was 48.8±10.1years (53.7% female). No significant differences were observed between groups in operative time (101.8±34.4min, 114.4±31.5min), estimated blood loss (44.8±76.5cc, 82.5±195.1cc), or length of hospital stay (1.2±0.6days, 1.3±0.6days). Mean visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores and Neck Disability Index (NDI) scores improved significantly from preoperative to last follow-up (10.8±2.6mo) in both groups ( P |
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ISSN: | 1878-8750 1878-8769 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.12.060 |