Asymptomatic ACDF Nonunions Underestimate the True Prevalence of Radiographic Pseudarthrosis

Conclusion. While the radiographic nonunion rate at 24 months was 13%, PROs show that many of the radiographic nonunions were asymptomatic. Although the majority of patients with radiographic nonunion did not undergo additional surgery, the rate of secondary surgeries at the index level was significantly higher in the radiographic nonunion group. Level of Evidence: 2
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CERVICAL SPINE Source Type: research