ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2020
The Utility of Cervical Spine Bracing As a Postoperative Adjunct to Multilevel Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery.
Article in International journal of spine surgery, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Nonrestrictive Fixation Strategy for Upper Cervical Spine Fractures Associated With Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis: A Case Report.International journal of spine surgery · 2026Article
- The impact of surgeons' experience and practice on postoperative cervical collar use after single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a cross-sectional survey in Heilongjiang province, China.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- The Impact of Rigid Cervical Collars on Outcome of Patients Who Underwent Posterior Cervical Laminectomy and Fusion: A Retrospective Comparative Study.Asian spine journal · 2023Article
- Biomaterials for Interbody Fusion in Bone Tissue Engineering.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Review
- Short-Term Impact of Bracing in Multi-Level Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion.International journal of spine surgery · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundUse of cervical bracing/collar subsequent to anterior cervical spine discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is variable. Outcomes data regarding bracing after ACDF are limited. Here, we study the impact of bracing on short-term outcomes related to safety, quality of care, and direct costs in multilevel ACDF.
methodsRetrospective cohort analyses of all consecutive patients undergoing multilevel ACDF with or without bracing from 2013 to 2017 was undertaken (n = 616). Patient demographics and comorbidities were analyzed. Tests of independence and logistic regressions were used to assess differences in length of stay (LOS), discharge disposition (home, assisted rehabilitation facility [ARF], or skilled nursing facility [SNF]), quality-adjusted life year (QALY), direct cost, readmission within 30 days, and emergency room (ER) visits within 30 days.
resultsAmongst the study population, 553 were braced and 63 were not braced. There was no difference in comorbidities (
conclusionBracing following multilevel cervical fixation does not alter short-term postoperative course or reduce the risk for early adverse outcomes in a significant manner.
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