This study is a consecutive case review of 26-instrumented 4- and 5-level anterior cervical fusions. The patients’ detailed medical records and radiographic studies were reviewed including demographics, diagnosis, medical history, as well as operative details and clinical outcome.

4- and 5-level anterior cervical spine fusions are complex but highly effective surgical interventions for patients with severe cervical spine degeneration. By understanding the procedure, recovery process, and potential risks, patients can make informed decisions about their treatment options.

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of neck surgery that involves removing a damaged disc to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling.

2021年11月28日 · ACDF remains the procedure of choice for most patients given its satisfactory clinical outcomes and proven radiological fusion ranging from 90-100%. Five-level ACDF is a very rare type of surgery, even in large spine centers.

2021年11月28日 · Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common treatment modality that has shown good clinical results in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease. ACDF remains the procedure of choice for most patients given its satisfactory clinical outcomes and proven radiological fusion rangi …

The study demonstrated that anterior-only instrumentations following segmental decompressions or use of the hybrid technique with discontinuous corpectomies can avoid the need for posterior supplemental surgery in 4- and 5-level surgeries.

Doctors at Rush University Medical Center and the Baxter Regional Neurosurgery & Spine Clinic, in Arkansas, assessed patient outcomes in four-level and five-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

We report the case of a 63-year-old female who presented with complaints of progressively worsening weakness in the upper extremities. MRI of her cervical spine demonstrated multilevel degenerative disc disease throughout C3-T1 with reversal of …

2008年6月18日 · So, how about the retractors for these 4- and 5-level anterior cervical fusions: manual or statics? One of the possible morbidities from anterior cervical disk fusion (ACDF) is temporary dysphagia, possibly linked to the time spent on esophagus retracting.

Objective: There are limited patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) data on 4-level and 5-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The largest series to date solely focused on complications. This retrospective series evaluates PROMs after 4-level and 5-level ACDF.