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Efficacy and safety of total disc arthroplasty vs. ACDF for cervical degenerative disease
August 2016
Efficacy and safety of total disc arthroplasty vs. ACDF for cervical degenerative disease
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A meta-analysis comparing total disc arthroplasty with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for the treatment of cervical degenerative diseases
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2016 Mar;136(3):297-304.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
6 clinical studies (n=2121 patients) were included in this meta-analysis for the purpose of comparing safety and efficacy of total disc arthroplasty (TDA) as an alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the treatment of cervical degenerative diseases. Clinical outcomes of interest included parameters such as overall success, neurological success, requirement of reoperation, ...
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