Early clinical experience with the mobi-C disc prosthesis

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Neurosurgery
• Spinal Surgery

Background:

• Degenerative cervical disc disease is a common condition requiring effective treatment.
• Cervical disc replacement (CDR) is an alternative to fusion for managing cervical disc disease.
• The Mobi-C prosthesis is a specific implant used for CDR.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the radiological outcomes and clinical efficacy of Mobi-C cervical disc replacement.
• To assess the safety and effectiveness of Mobi-C in treating degenerative cervical disc disease.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study of 23 patients undergoing Mobi-C CDR for degenerative cervical disc disease.
• Analysis of radiological results and clinical outcomes including pain scores (VAS) and functional ratings (Odom's criteria, Prolo scale).
• Assessment of range of motion (ROM) at the operated segment and adjacent levels.

Main Results:

• Significant reduction in axial pain (VAS 6.47 to 1.4) and radiculopathy pain (VAS 6.7 to 0) (p < 0.001).
• 100% of patients achieved excellent, good, or fair outcomes by Odom's criteria at 6 months post-op.
• Range of motion was well preserved at the operated segment (C2-7) and adjacent levels.

Conclusions:

• Mobi-C CDR demonstrates favorable short-term clinical and radiological outcomes for degenerative cervical disc disease.
• This study represents early documentation of Mobi-C CDR in this patient population.
• Long-term follow-up is necessary to establish sustained efficacy and evaluate adjacent segment disease prevention.