Clinical Efficacy of Cages in Anterior Cervical Fusion for Degenerative Cervical Disease
10.4184/jkss.2019.26.4.172
- Author:
Moon Soo PARK
1
;
Woo Kie MIN
;
Sang Bong KO
;
Young Yul KIM
;
Byung Wan CHOI
;
Jong Hyun KO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. amhangpark@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2019;26(4):172-177
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:To present up-to-date information on the use of cages in anterior cervical fusion for degenerative cervical disease.SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: The use of cages in anterior cervical fusion for degenerative cervical disease remains controversial.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:Review of the relevant literature.
RESULTS:The use of cages in anterior cervical fusion of one and multiple disc levels was effective in terms of biomechanical stability and clinical outcomes without complications at the donor site compared with use of an autograft. However, the use of only a cage had many drawbacks, so the combined use of a cage and a cervical plate is recommended.
CONCLUSIONS:The use of cages in anterior cervical fusion was effective in terms of clinical outcomes, and the combined use of a cage and a cervical plate is recommended.
