Experiences with six different intervertebral disc spacers for spondylodesis of the cervical spine

Der Orthopäde
U Meier, D Kemmesies

Abstract

Spondylodesis of the cervical spine with autologous bone in cases of degenerative disease is associated with pain and complications in the os ilium region. Can this problem be solved when using intervertebral disc spacers? Between September 1997 and January 2003, 267 patients with degenerative disease of the cervical spine were treated operatively and monitored in a follow-up examination. In osteochondrosis of the cervical spine and/or disc herniation, we performed a discectomy using a ventral approach and removed dorsal osteophytes with a high-speed drill. The choice of the six different spacers was randomized. We used 66 titanium disc spacers manufactured by Aesculap, 54 titanium disc spacers by Weber, 52 titanium disc spacers by Intromed, 18 Wing spacers by Medinorm, 17 carbonium spacers by AcroMed, and 50 PEEK spacers by Intromed and did follow-up examinations after 3 and 12 months, respectively. The titanium spacer manufactured by Weber is characterized by good handling and a moderate price. The titanium cage from Intromed has the lowest price and good handling characteristics during operation. The X-ray contrast of the carbonium spacer made by AcroMed is not always sufficient for safe implantation, especially in the lower...Continue Reading

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Apr 9, 2010·European Spine Journal : Official Publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society·Kyung-Jin SongJi-Hoon Song
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