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Is C7-T1 cervical disc replacement a viable technique: A case series.

Sarah E Leonard1, Hyun Song1, Charles C Edwards1

  • 1The Maryland Spine Center, Mercy Medical Center, 301 St Paul Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202, United States of America.

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Cervical disc replacement (CDR) at the C7-T1 junction shows promising results, with high patient satisfaction and potential as an alternative to fusion. Further research is needed for long-term outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Cervical disc replacement (CDR) is established for C3-C7 but lacks data at the cervicothoracic junction (C7-T1).
  • C7-T1 CDR is not FDA-approved, with limited existing literature.
  • CDR offers motion preservation and avoids fusion risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of C7-T1 cervical disc replacement.
  • To assess patient satisfaction and outcomes as an alternative to fusion.

Main Methods:

  • A case series of seven consecutive patients undergoing C7-T1 CDR by a single surgeon.
  • Average follow-up of 18.9 months.
  • Inclusion of patient demographics, postoperative Neck Disability Index (NDI) scores, and qualitative satisfaction data.
Keywords:
Cervical disc replacementSpine surgery

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Main Results:

  • Average postoperative NDI score was 22.6%.
  • Six out of seven patients reported high satisfaction.
  • One complication of disc subsidence occurred after initial pain resolution.

Conclusions:

  • This case series significantly expands the literature on C7-T1 CDR outcomes.
  • The findings suggest C7-T1 CDR is effective in diverse real-world scenarios.
  • Longer follow-up studies are required to confirm long-term success.