Journal article
Dynamic foraminal dimensions during neck extension and rotation in fusion and artificial disc replacement: an observational study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Changes in the dimensions of the cervical neural foramina (CNF) are considered to be a key factor in nerve root compression and development of cervical radiculopathy. However, to what extent foraminal geometry differs between patients who underwent anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and those who underwent total disc arthroplasty with an artificial disc (AD) during physiological motion is largely unknown.
PURPOSE: The …
Authors
Yeni YN; Baumer T; Oravec D; Basheer A; McDonald CP; Bey MJ; Bartol SW; Chang V
Journal
The Spine Journal, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 575–583
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
4 2018
DOI
10.1016/j.spinee.2017.08.248
ISSN
1529-9430