Use of an integrated anterior cervical plate and cage device (PCB) in cervical anterior fusion.
J Clin Neurosci
; 16(11): 1443-8, 2009 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to evaluate an integrated cage and plate device (the plate cage Benezech, PCB) filled with autogenous bone in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The fused segment height, lordosis, and fusion were assessed by postoperative radiographic examination at different intervals. Patients were evaluated using Odom's criteria and the Short Form (SF)-36 Health Survey questionnaire. The mean follow-up duration was 4.1 years. Fusion was achieved in 90.0%, 96.0% and 100% of patients at 3 months, 6 months and at final visit, respectively. The fused segment height and lordosis were restored and maintained. Cage subsidence (3mm) occurred at one level and settling was observed at three levels. An excellent-to-good result was achieved in 81.8% of patients. The data from the SF-36 questionnaire revealed significant postoperative improvement (p<0.01) except for social function and mental health. This study suggests that patients instrumented with PCB can obtain good radiographic and clinical results and that PCB is a safe and effective device in cervical anterior fusion.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Traumatismos da Medula Espinal
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Fusão Vertebral
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Placas Ósseas
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Discotomia
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Neurosci
Assunto da revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China