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ArticleEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2025

Osteolysis after cervical disc arthroplasty with artificial cervical disc.

Joana Margarida Silva Tavares, Diogo Maria Jácome Morgado, Alexandra Seromenho Santos Nora, Ana Isabel Lopes Luís

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Article in 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, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Joana Margarida Silva TavaresNeurosurgery Department , Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal. joanamst@hotmail.com.
Diogo Maria Jácome MorgadoNeurosurgery Department , Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.
Alexandra Seromenho Santos NoraNeurosurgery Department , Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.
Ana Isabel Lopes LuísNeurosurgery Department , Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.

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Abstract

purposeCervical total disc arthroplasty (TDA) is a motion-preserving alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion that has gained popularity among spine surgeons. Although generally effective, TDA has been associated with rare cases of progressive osteolysis, a complication whose natural history and impact on clinical outcomes are not well understood. This case report aims to present a case of progressive osteolysis following cervical TDA with the SpinalKinetics

methodsWe reviewed the clinical course of a patient who underwent cervical TDA with the SpinalKinetics

resultsThe patient demonstrated a delayed onset of symptoms related to osteolysis, which was identified through CT imaging as a progressive complication. The slow progression of osteolysis in this case underscores the need for careful monitoring, as early symptoms may be subtle but can lead to significant clinical implications if unaddressed.

conclusionThis case highlights the potential for progressive osteolysis as a complication following cervical TDA, emphasizing the importance of ongoing surveillance and increased awareness among spine surgeons. Early identification and monitoring of osteolysis may mitigate the risk of severe outcomes and guide timely intervention.

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Cervical VertebraeOsteolysisPostoperative ComplicationsTotal Disc ReplacementHumansAnterior bone lossCervical total disc arthroplasty (TDA)M6-C Artificial Cervical DiscNon-inflammatory bone lossOsteolysis

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