Cage-screw and anterior plating combination reduces the risk of micromotion and subsidence in multi-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion - A finite element study
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is widely used to treat patients with spinal disorders, where the cage is a critical component to achieve satisfactory fusion results. However, it is still not clear whether a cage with screws or without screws will be the best choice for long-term fusion as the micromotion (sliding distance) and subsidence (penetration) of the cage still take place repeatedly.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Maohua Lin, Stephen Z. Shapiro, James Doulgeris, Erik D. Engeberg, Chi-Tay Tsai, Frank D. Vrionis Tags: Basic Science Source Type: research