Revision Strategies for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty.

Clin Spine Surg · Nov 01 2023 · Review

Roth SG, Robles Ortiz MJ, Vulapalli M, Riew KD

Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical Center

Spine Adult Reconstruction

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis narrative review covers indications and strategies for revising cervical disc arthroplasty, a technically demanding but occasionally necessary procedure, to help surgeons tailor their approach to varying presentations.
Abstract, as published

OBJECTIVE: To review indications and strategies for revision of cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA).

SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: No data were generated as part of this review.

METHODS: A narrative review of the literature was performed.

RESULTS: No results were generated as part of this review.

CONCLUSIONS: CDA is a proven, motion-sparing surgical option for the treatment of myelopathy or radiculopathy secondary to cervical degenerative disc disease. As is the case with any operation, a small percentage of CDA will require revision, which can be a technically demanding endeavor. Here we review available revision strategies and associated indications, a thorough understanding of which will aid the surgeon in finely tailoring their approach to varying presentations.

STUDY DESIGN: Narrative review.

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