A new study published in Spine shows similar good results after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with allograft, autograft and cage, as well as after cervical disc arthroplasty in patients with symptomatic cervical disease.
Researchers compared results from 20 studies that examined patient outcomes after ACDF with various fusion agents and cervical disc arthroplasty. Neck pain was reduced in all groups by a rate of 63 percent to 69 percent. ACDF with allograft and cervical arthroplasty were higher, at 75 percent and 73 percent respectively.
Patients also saw a 61 percent to 65 percent improvement in neck disability with allograft and arthroplasty. Fusion rates were 91 percent for allograft and autograft and 97 percent for the cage group.
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Patients also saw a 61 percent to 65 percent improvement in neck disability with allograft and arthroplasty. Fusion rates were 91 percent for allograft and autograft and 97 percent for the cage group.
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