Cervical spondylosis patients with sympathetic symptoms can be treated successfully with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion using PEEK cages, according to an article published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.
Retrospective analysis of 39 patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis with sympathetic symptoms underwent ACDF with PEEK cages. Each patient reported results after at least one year.
Cervical spine radiographs after at least one year showed a solid fusion with no signs of pseudoarthrosis in 36 cases. Two patients experienced delayed union and bony fusions were achieved at nine and 11 months. The sympathetic symptoms improved in all patients and the score was significantly improved after surgery.
Read the abstract about outcomes using PEEK cages during cervical discectomy.
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Retrospective analysis of 39 patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis with sympathetic symptoms underwent ACDF with PEEK cages. Each patient reported results after at least one year.
Cervical spine radiographs after at least one year showed a solid fusion with no signs of pseudoarthrosis in 36 cases. Two patients experienced delayed union and bony fusions were achieved at nine and 11 months. The sympathetic symptoms improved in all patients and the score was significantly improved after surgery.
Read the abstract about outcomes using PEEK cages during cervical discectomy.
Read other coverage on spine surgery research:
- Study: Rigid Occipitocervical Construct Best During Cervical Spine Surgery
- Study: Nonfusion Method for Treating Spinal Fractures Effective for Young Patients
- Study: Rotating Rod Effective for Spine Surgery Technique