Titanium versus polyetheretherketone versus structural allograft in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common procedure to address cervical spine pathology. The most common grafts used are titanium, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), or structural allograft. Comparison of fusion rate is difficult due to non-standardized methods of assessment. We stratified studies by method of fusion assessment and performed a systematic review of fusion rates for titanium, PEEK, and allograft.

Research question

Which of the common implants used in ACDF has the highest reported rate of fusion?

Materials and methods

An experienced librarian performed a five-database systematic search for published articles between 01/01/1990 and 08/07/2021. Studies performed in adults with at least 1 year of radiographic follow up were included.

SUBMITTER: Goldberg JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9560672 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature