Cervical and Lumbar Disk Replacement in Athletes: Is It Safe to Return to Play? A Systematic Review of the Scientific Literature and Lay Press
Jacob Jo,
A. Daniel Davidar,
Andrew M. Hersh
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Cervical/lumbar total disk replacements (TDRs) are often performed for degenerative conditions but rarely in athletes. Therefore, we sought to conduct a systematic review of athletes undergoing TDRs of both the scientific literature and lay press, with an emphasis on contact sport athletes.
METHODS:
In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, PubMed/Embase/Cochrane/Scop… Show more
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