Superiority of Multilevel Cervical Arthroplasty Outcomes Versus Single-Level Outcomes

2007125 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Luiz Pimenta · Hospital São Paulo

Paul C. McAfee · St. Joseph Hospital

Andy Cappuccino · Buffalo Spine Surgery

Bryan W. Cunningham

Roberto Díaz · Hospital São Paulo

Etevaldo Coutinho · Hospital Santa Paula

Abstract

This prospective study of cervical arthroplasty is the first report to date showing significantly improved clinical outcomes for multilevel cervical arthroplasty compared with single-level cervical disc replacement using an FDA validated outcome instrument.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 32, Issue 12, pp. 1337-1344

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e318059af12

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