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Bryan total disc arthroplasty: a replacement disc for cervical disc disease
Markus Wenger1, Thomas-Marc Markwalder
1Neurosurgery, Klinik Beau-Site and Salem-Spital, Berne, Switzerland.
Medical Devices (Auckland, N.Z.)
|August 24, 2012
Summary
Total disc arthroplasty offers a new treatment for cervical degenerative disc disease. The Bryan Cervical Disc System is reviewed, detailing its surgical use and outcomes compared to traditional fusion.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common condition.
- Discectomy and fusion are the current standard treatments.
- Total disc arthroplasty is an emerging alternative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the Bryan Cervical Disc System.
- To outline its indications, surgical technique, complications, and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on the Bryan Cervical Disc System.
Main Results:
- The Bryan prosthesis is a specific type of cervical disc prosthesis.
- The review covers its clinical application and results.
Conclusions:
- Total disc arthroplasty, exemplified by the Bryan system, presents a viable alternative to fusion for cervical degenerative disc disease.
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