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Efficacy and safety of total disc arthroplasty vs. ACDF for cervical degenerative disease

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August 2016

Efficacy and safety of total disc arthroplasty vs. ACDF for cervical degenerative disease

Vol: 5| Issue: 8| Number:41| ISSN#: 2564-2537
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.

Contributing Authors:
Q Yao F Liang Y Xia C Jia

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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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