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[Curative effect evaluation and complication analysis of Bryan artificial cervical disc replacement]
Xu Lan1, Jian-Zhong Xu, Xue-Mei Liu
1Department of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou General Hospital of Lanzhou Military Area, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu, China.
Summary
Bryan cervical disc replacement effectively treats cervical disc herniation, improving nerve function and stability. However, potential complications like heterotopic ossification and prosthetic fusion require careful patient selection and surgical technique.
Area of Science:
- Spine surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Neurosurgery
Context:
- Cervical disc herniation is a condition causing spinal compression and nerve root symptoms.
- Traditional treatments may not always provide optimal outcomes.
- Bryan cervical disc replacement offers a potential alternative for managing cervical disc herniation.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bryan cervical disc replacement for treating cervical disc herniation.
- To assess clinical outcomes, including nerve function, cervical stability, and range of motion.
- To identify and report complications associated with the procedure.
Summary:
- Bryan cervical disc replacement was performed on 39 patients with cervical disc herniation.
- The study observed significant improvements in nerve function and relief of radiating pain.
- Key outcomes included prosthetic stability, maintained cervical curvature, and functional recovery, with an 87.2% excellent to good result rate.
Impact:
- Bryan cervical disc replacement demonstrates good curative effects for cervical disc herniation.
- The procedure can lead to favorable nerve functional recovery, cervical stability, and mobility.
- Complications such as heterotopic ossification and prosthetic fusion necessitate careful indication selection and surgical technique.
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