A randomized controlled trial with extended long-term follow-up: Quality of cervical spine motion after anterior cervical discectomy (ACD) or anterior cervical discectomy with arthroplasty (ACDA).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In previous research, a consistent sequence of segmental contributions during dynamic extension X-rays of the cervical spine was observed in 80-90% of healthy participants.

Research question

To investigate whether this previously defined 'normal' sequence of segmental contributions was present in patients who underwent anterior cervical discectomy with arthroplasty (ACDA) or anterior cervical discectomy (ACD).

Materials & methods

A randomized controlled trial with extended follow-up was conducted. Patients with single level cervical degenerative radiculopathy with a surgical indication were included and randomized. Dynamic X-ray recordings were made before surgery, one-year post-operative, and at long term follow-up.

Results

A total of 27 patients

SUBMITTER: Schuermans VNE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10951699 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature