Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for the treatment of giant cervical disc herniation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Giant cervical disc herniation (GCDH) was defined as a herniated intervertebral disc that accounted for more than 50% of the spinal canal. The purpose of this study was to analyse the feasibility of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of GCDH.

Methods

Patient demographic and imaging data, clinical results, and perioperative complications were analysed retrospectively.

Results

A total of 23 patients were included in the study. Spinal cord recovery pulsation was observed under a microscope in all cases. Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging showed complete decompression of the spinal cord and no residual intervertebral disc. The patients were followed up for 12 to 18 months. The average visual analogue scale score and Neck Disab

SUBMITTER: Liang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10500809 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature