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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024

More anterior bone loss in middle vertebra after contiguous two-segment cervical disc arthroplasty.

Minghe Yao, Tingkui Wu, Hao Liu, Kangkang Huang, Junbo He, Shihao Chen, Beiyu Wang

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Minghe Yao *Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
Tingkui Wu *Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
Hao LiuDepartment of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
Kangkang HuangDepartment of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
Junbo HeDepartment of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
Shihao ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
Beiyu WangDepartment of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China. dove-baker@163.com.
Sichuan University · CNWest China Hospital of Sichuan University · CN

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82302785PostDoctor Research Project of West China Hospital of Sichuan University 2023HXBH080
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundContiguous two-segment cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) is safe and effective, while post-operative radiographic change is poorly understood. We aimed to clarify the morphological change of the three vertebral bodies operated on.

methodsPatients admitted between 2015 and 2020 underwent contiguous two-level Prestige LP CDA were included. The follow-up was divided into immediate post-operation (≤ 1 week), early (≤ 6 months), and last follow-up (≥ 12 months). Clinical outcomes were measured by Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, visual analogue score (VAS), and neck disability index (NDI). Radiographic parameters on lateral radiographs included sagittal area, anterior-posterior diameters (superior, inferior endplate length, and waist length), and anterior and posterior heights. Sagittal parameters included disc angle, Cobb angle, range of motion, T1 slope, and C2-C7 sagittal vertical axis. Heterotopic ossification (HO) and anterior bone loss (ABL) were recorded.

results78 patients were included. Clinical outcomes significantly improved. Of the three operation-related vertebrae, only middle vertebra decreased significantly in sagittal area at early follow-up. The four endplates that directly meet implants experienced significant early loss in length. Sagittal parameters were kept within an acceptable range. Both segments had a higher class of HO at last follow-up. More ABL happened to middle vertebra. The incidence and degree of ABL were higher for the endplates on middle vertebra only at early follow-up.

conclusionOur findings indicated that after contiguous two-segment CDA, middle vertebra had a distinguishing morphological changing pattern that could be due to ABL, which deserves careful consideration before and during surgery.

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Bone Diseases, MetabolicOrthopedicsArthroplastyHumansSpineVertebral BodyAnterior bone lossCervical disc arthroplastyHeterotopic ossificationSagittal areaVertebral body

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