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Short- and mid-term benefits of cervical disc arthroplasty over fusion
August 2013
Short- and mid-term benefits of cervical disc arthroplasty over fusion
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Is cervical disc arthroplasty superior to fusion for treatment of symptomatic cervical disc disease? A meta-analysis
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jun;471(6):1904-19. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-2830-0. Epub 2013 Feb 7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
10 randomized controlled trials with outcomes reported in 13 publications were included in this meta-analysis and systematic review examining the use of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) or cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) in the treatment of symptomatic cervical degeneration. Included trials featured follow-up data in the short-term (1-3 years) and intermediate-term (4-5 years). P...
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