Cervical instability following artificial disc replacement.

Conclusion: Strict adherence to appropriate criteria is critical for choosing when to place a cervical ADR. This requires documenting; adequate surgical indications, careful selection of the appropriate ADR device, meticulous surgical technique, proper preservation of the supporting structures, and sufficient neural decompression.
PMID: 31637084 [PubMed]

Source: Surgical Neurology International - October 24, 2019 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research