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Technique Pearls for Successful Cervical Disc Arthroplasty From More Than 20 Years of Surgical Experience
Jason Ye1, Willa Sasso2, Barrett Boody1
1Indiana Spine Group, Carmel.
Study Design:
Surgical technique paper.
Objective:
To describe tips and pearls for cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA).
Background:
CDA has proven to be an effective means of treatment for degenerative cervical disc disease and cervical radiculopathy in properly selected patients who have previously failed non-operative treatment.
Methods:
Surgical tips and pearls garnered from more than 20 years of experience with CDA surgery are described.
Results:
This discussion focuses on pearls for successful procedures, including patient selection, patient positioning, surgical technique, and postoperative protocols.
Conclusions:
In correctly selected patients, CDA can be effective in treating cervical degenerative disc disease and radiculopathy. The techniques described here can increase the chance of success and decrease complications.
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