Abstract

PRINA, Ricardo; RUBINO, Pablo; GUTIERREZ, Ramiro  and  CASSINI, Florencia. Resultados tempranos de la artroplastía cervical utilizando ProDisc-C. Rev. argent. neurocir. [online]. 2009, vol.23, n.2. ISSN 1850-1532.

Introduction. The use of an artificial cervical disc is a new technique that can replace the classical discectomy and fusion for lesion in the lower cervical spine. The purpose of this design is to reproduce the function of the intervertebral disc. Method. Between July 2004 and June 2007, 35 cervical arthroplasties were performed at Clinica Guemes, Lujan. 27 patients underwent a single or double disc replacement. The average age was 4A-3.4 years (range 28-54). The patients were evaluated 45, 90, 180 and 365 days after surgery. The patients were evaluated using Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Visual Analogic Scale (VAS). Results. A steady improvement could be observed in all patients tested by both scales. Conclusion. The use of ProDisc-C in young patients appear to be an excellent option for the treatment of cervical disc herniation.

Keywords : Artificial cervical disc; Cervical Arthroplasty; Neck Disability Index; Analogic Scale.

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