Study Design: A retrospective, observational study of prospectively collected outcomes.
Objective: To investigate the long-term clinical course of anterior cervical discectomy and …

Outcomes are an integral part of surgical decision making among patients, families,
physicians, and nurses. The purpose of this descriptive, longitudinal study was to investigate …

Object The authors conducted a study to evaluate and compare prospectively the
implantation of either an empty carbon fiber composite frame cage (CFCFC) or an iliac crest …

Study Design. Retrospective study of radiographic outcomes in patients undergoing single
level cervical arthroplasty with the Bryan cervical disc (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis …

Background Anterior cervical discectomy with interbody fusion cages is considered the
standard surgical procedure in patients with cervical disc herniation. However, PEEK or …

Background context: Threaded lumbar cages have been used as a safe and effective
surgical fusion method for a decade. Smaller versions have now been developed for the …

Object. The authors sought to evaluate retrospectively the radiological and clinical outcome
of anterior cervical discectomy followed by implantation of an empty carbon fiber composite …

Object The complications of autogenous bone grafting compel spine surgeons to seek
alternative methods for cervical spinal fusion. This prospective study was conducted to …

The primary goals of cervical disc replacement are to avoid fusion in the affected segment,
maintain the mobility and function of the involved cervical segments, allow patients to quickly …

Purpose To compare the clinical outcomes, radiographic results and fusion rate of ACDF
between empty PEEK cages and PEEK cages packed with β-tricalcium phosphate. Methods …