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Type of cervical plate (static or dynamic) influences clinical outcomes following ACDF
May 2013
Type of cervical plate (static or dynamic) influences clinical outcomes following ACDF
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Choice of plate may affect outcomes for single versus multilevel ACDF: Results of a prospective randomized single-blind trial
Spine J. 2009 Feb;9(2):121-7. Epub 2008 Feb 8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
66 patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for cervical degenerative disc disease were randomized to receive either a cervical plate with slotted-holes (dynamic) or fixed-holes (static). This trial assessed if design of the cervical plate produced differences in fusion rates and clinical outcomes. At final follow-up, there were no differences between the plate types. How...
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