Insertion of PCB to treat traumatic cervical intervertebral disc herniation.
- Author:
Yuanzheng MA
1
;
Jiancheng XI
;
Xing CHEN
;
Changyong GUAN
;
Changbin QUAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Bone Plates; Cervical Vertebrae; Equipment Design; Female; Humans; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; surgery; Male; Middle Aged; Orthopedic Fixation Devices; Orthopedic Procedures
- From: Chinese Journal of Traumatology 2002;5(5):267-270
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the clinical effect of PCB (a new anterior cervical instrumental system combining an intradiscal cage with an integrated plate) in treating traumatic cervical intervertebral disc herniation.
METHODSAnterior decompression and PCB internal fixation were used in 22 patients with traumatic cervical intervertebral disc herniation. They were followed up from 3 to 16 months and analyzed by symptom and image data. Among them, 16 patients underwent fixation at one level and 6 patients at two levels.
RESULTSThis technique did not cause intraoperative complications. After surgery no screw backout or device failure was found. Based on the JOA grade, 20 patients improved clinically and 2 gently because of serious cervical stenosis. The general excellent rate was 90.9%.
CONCLUSIONSPCB internal fixation is stable. Morbidity of donor and acceptor sites is less. No collars are needed after surgery.
