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Cervical collar use following anterior cervical hybrid surgery: protocol for a prospective randomized, time-controlled trial.

Junbo He, Qingyu Liu, Zijiao Yang, Hao Liu, Tingkui Wu, Chen Ding, Kangkang Huang, Beiyu Wang

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Junbo He *Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Qingyu Liu *West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Zijiao YangWest China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Hao LiuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Tingkui WuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Chen DingDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Kangkang HuangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Beiyu WangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Rd, Chengdu, 610041, China. dove-baker@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8755-1427
Sichuan University · CN

Funding

Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province, China 2019YFQ0002
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCervical hybrid surgery (HS) combines anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) to establish an individualized surgical plan for patients with multiple cervical disc degenerative diseases. In order to maintain the stability of the spine after HS, an external cervical collar is often used. However, there is still controversy regarding the importance of a cervical collar following surgery. This study aims to determine whether the cervical collar is effective and how long it should be worn after surgery.

methodsThis is a randomized, single-center, prospective, parallel-controlled trial. Eligible participants will be selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The primary outcome is the neck disability index, which will be evaluated before surgery and at one week, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months following surgery. The secondary outcomes consist of the Japanese Orthopedic Association Scores, MOS 36-item short-form health survey (SF-36), visual analog scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Bazaz dysphagia scoring system, Falls Efficacy Scale, cervical collar satisfaction score, neck soft tissue assessment, and Braden Scale, as well as radiologic assessments for cervical lordosis, disc height of the operative levels, fusion rate, range of motion (ROM), and complications including anterior bone loss, prosthesis migration, and heterotopic ossification. The clinical and radiologic examinations were performed by investigators with no therapeutic relationship with the individual patient. All radiographs were examined by one independent radiologist. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The results of this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences. Upon completion of this trial, our findings could provide an appropriate cervical collar-wearing guideline for patients receiving HS.

trial registrationChiCTR.org.cn ChiCTR2000033002. Registered on 2020-05-17.

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Intervertebral Disc DegenerationSpinal FusionCervical VertebraeDiskectomyFollow-Up StudiesHumansProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment Outcome

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