Dynamic Cervical Implants in Patients With Disc Degenerative Disease: A Single-Center Cohort From the Greek Population

Abstract

The aim of this study was to review the safety and feasibility, clinical and radiological outcomes, and postoperative complications associated with the use of dynamic cervical implants (DCI). Patients and methodsA prospective single-cohort study was performed of all consecutive patients who underwent DCI implantation as an adjunct to anterior cervical discectomy. We measured the anterior disc space height (ADH) and posterior disc space height (PDH), as well as the ADH/PDH ratio. ResultsIn 11 patients, the ADH/PDH ratio averaged 0.98 (range: 0.7-1.125) postoperatively, from the initial 0.96 (range: 0.72-1.106). ConclusionDCI seems to be a viable alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. However, its role in motion preservation and protection against the degeneration of the adjacent segment is questioned.