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This study found no significant difference in recovery outcomes for patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with or without a cervical brace. Post-surgery bracing is not essential for improving clinical results in ACDF patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Fusion Techniques

Background:

  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common spinal procedure.
  • The necessity of post-operative cervical bracing after ACDF remains debated among surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare clinical and radiological outcomes in patients undergoing single- or double-level ACDF with versus without a cervical brace.
  • To determine if post-operative cervical bracing impacts fusion rates, subsidence, or complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 83 patients undergoing single- or double-level ACDF.
  • Two cohorts: one group wore a cervical brace post-surgery (March 2018-December 2019), the other did not (January 2020-May 2021).
  • Outcomes assessed via X-ray, modified Japanese Orthopedic Association (mJOA) score, and visual analog scale (VAS) for neck/arm pain up to 12 months.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences in mJOA or VAS scores between braced and unbraced groups at any time point.
  • Both groups showed significant improvement in mJOA and VAS scores compared to pre-operative baselines.
  • Fusion rates, subsidence, and complication rates were comparable between the two cohorts.

Conclusions:

  • Post-operative cervical bracing does not appear to enhance clinical outcomes or radiological results after single- or double-level ACDF.
  • The routine use of cervical braces following ACDF may not be necessary for optimal patient recovery.