Published: The Spine Journal – September 2019 – Volume 19 – Issue 9, Page S57 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Short- and mid-term studies have shown the effectiveness of cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) to treat cervical disc degeneration. Upon completion of the 7-year Mobi-C FDA study, follow-up continued on a subset of CDA patients in the FDA…
Published: The Spine Journal – August 2018 – Volume 18 – Issue 8, Page S56 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Short- and mid-term studies have demonstrated that cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) can maintain or restore range of motion and sagittal alignment in select patients with cervical disc degeneration. Upon completion of the 7-year Mobi-C FDA study, follow-up…
Published: The Spine Journal – October 2017 – Volume 17 – Issue 10, Page S118 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Heterotopic classification (HO) can occur after treatment with cervical total disc replacement (TDR). In severe cases, HO can limit the range of motion, and result in fusion of the segment. The long-term effects of HO resulting in…
Published: The Spine Journal – October 2016 – Volume 16 – Issue 10, Pages S261-S262 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Numerous studies have shown that total disc replacement (TDR) is as safe and effective as anterior Cervical disc and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of symptomatic cervical degenerative disc disease (cDDD). While these studies have proven the…
Published: The Spine Journal – October 2016 – Volume 16 – Issue 10, Pages S204-S205 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTENT: Subsequent surgical procedures in the cervical spine may cause additional risks, which decrease the cost effectiveness and success of study treatment. Previous studies have shown that TDR has lower rates of subsequent surgical intervention than ACDF up…
Published: The Spine Journal – October 2016 – Volume 16 – Issue 10, Page S204 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: While single-level cervical total replacement has been studied extensively, high quality literature on multilevel TDR with long-term results is lacking. Past studies suggest significant biomechanical and clinical differences may exist between TDR and ACDF patients. PURPOSE: To…
Published: The Spine Journal – October 2016 – Volume 16 – Issue 10, Pages S203-S204 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Cervical total disc replacement (TDR) has been shown as safe and effective as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) at both one and two levels. The relation between the number of treated levels and safety and effectiveness…
Published: The Spine Journal – November 1, 2014 – Volume 14 – Issue 11, Page S24 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Few studies have presented data on multi level TDR, especially in the long-term. In order to validate the use of TDR on multiple segments, further, longer-term investigation is needed. Here we present 5-year data for the…
Published: The Spine Journal – November 1, 2014 – Volume 14 – Issue 11, Pages S22-S23 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Subsequent surgical procedures subject patients to additional risks and continue to be a driving force for success rates and treatment cost-effectiveness. Previous results have shown TDR to produce lower rates of subsequent surgical intervention than ACDF…
Published: The Spine Journal – November, 1 2014- Volume 14 – Issue 11, Page S22-S23 Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Subsequent surgical procedures subject patients to additional risks and continue to be a driving factor for success rates and treatment cost-effectiveness. Previous results have shown TDR to produce lower rates of subsequent surgical intervention than ACDF within…