An comparative study of single-level anterior decompression and fusion with and without cervical plating
- VernacularTitle:颈前路单椎间减压植骨融合与加用钛板内固定的比较研究
- Author:
Hangping YU
;
Tiansi TANG
;
Yijin WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cervical vertebrae;
Spinal fusion;
Internal fixators;
Biomechanics;
Follow-up studies
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics
1996;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the necessity of cervical spinal plating after single-level anterior decompression and fusion on mono-segmental cervical disc herniation and cervical spondylosis without obvious kyphotic deformity and segmental lability. Methods The ranges of motion of the two groups with and without plating were tested under the load of 2.0 Nm on cervical spine specimens taken from 16 fresh cadavers. Finite element method was used to calculate the strength of bony callus and the average stress of the parts adjacent to the fused segments at various time intervals. 45 cases after single-level anterior decompression and fusion with and without cervical plating were followed-up at least 3 years, and 33 ones without cervical plating, more than 10 years. Results The test of specimens showed a higher stability of the group with plating just after operation (P
