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Area of Science:

Spine surgery
Orthopedic biomechanics
Radiographic analysis

Background:

Total disc replacement (TDR) aims to preserve motion and reduce degeneration.
Coronal alignment of implanted devices is a critical surgical consideration.
Deviations in alignment may influence adjacent segment health.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between coronal alignment of the implanted device and radiographic degeneration.
To assess the impact of device positioning on the progression of spinal degeneration post-TDR.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent total disc replacement.
Radiographic assessment of coronal alignment of the implanted device.
Evaluation of adjacent segment degeneration using plain radiographs.

Main Results:

Significant correlation observed between malalignment and increased radiographic degeneration.
Specific alignment parameters were identified as risk factors for degeneration.
Deviations in coronal alignment were associated with accelerated degenerative changes.

Conclusions:

Maintaining neutral or optimal coronal alignment of the device is essential for preventing adjacent segment degeneration.
Surgical technique and device placement should prioritize accurate coronal alignment.
Proper alignment may improve long-term outcomes and reduce the need for revision surgery.