Biomechanical Evaluation of Intervertebral Fusion Process After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Finite Element Study

Introduction: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a widely accepted surgical procedure in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. A solid interbody fusion is of critical significance in achieving satisfactory outcomes after ACDF. However, the current radiographic techni...

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Main Authors: Yi-Wei Shen, Yi Yang, Hao Liu, Yue Qiu, Ming Li, Li-Tai Ma, Fang-Ji Gan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2022.842382/full