Stand-alone anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery: A cohort study evaluating a shaped cage without plates or screws

BackgroundThe anterior approach to the cervical spine is the most commonly used surgery with effective decompression and less surgical trauma. Anterior plate construct (APC) is considered a standard technique. However, it appears to cause implant failure and postoperative dysphagia. Due to these rea...

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Main Authors: Xiaolong Chen, Alisha Sial, Charmian Stewart, Jose Vargas Castillo, Ashish D. Diwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.934018/full