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Goals of cervical disc replacement.
Todd J Albert1, Matthew D Eichenbaum
1The Rothman Institute, 925 Chestnut Street, 5th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4216, USA. tjsurg@aol.com
The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society
|November 16, 2004
Summary
Cervical arthroplasty aims to restore motion segment function and avoid fusion, particularly when fusion is challenging or undesirable. This approach addresses adjacent segment disease by preserving natural spinal movement.
Area of Science:
- Spine surgery
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Adjacent segment disease is a known complication following spinal fusion.
- Cervical arthroplasty offers an alternative to fusion for specific spinal conditions.
- Restoring normal motion segment kinematics is a key surgical goal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the objectives of cervical arthroplasty.
- To evaluate cervical arthroplasty in the context of adjacent segment disease.
- To explore the benefits of avoiding spinal fusion when indicated.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cervical arthroplasty goals and outcomes.
- Analysis of studies comparing arthroplasty to fusion.
- Examination of kinematic restoration in motion segments.
Main Results:
- Cervical arthroplasty aims to preserve motion segment function.
- It serves as an alternative to fusion, especially in complex cases.
- Addressing adjacent segment disease is a primary consideration.
Conclusions:
- Cervical arthroplasty is a viable option for maintaining spinal mobility.
- It can prevent complications associated with spinal fusion.
- The procedure is indicated when fusion is difficult or not preferred.