Cage-screw and anterior plating combination reduces the risk of micromotion and subsidence in multilevel 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: Tags: Basic Science Source Type: research