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Clinical Outcomes After Four-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion., Tyler M Kreitz, Douglas A Hollern, Eric M. Padegimas, Gregory D. Schroeder, Christopher K Kepler, Alexander Vaccaro, Md, Phd, Alan S Hilibrand
Clinical Outcomes After Four-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion., Tyler M Kreitz, Douglas A Hollern, Eric M. Padegimas, Gregory D. Schroeder, Christopher K Kepler, Alexander Vaccaro, Md, Phd, Alan S Hilibrand
Rothman Institute Faculty Papers
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Objectives: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) demonstrates reliable improvement in neurologic symptoms associated with anterior compression of the cervical spine. There is a paucity of data on outcomes following 4-level ACDFs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes for patients undergoing 4-level ACDF.
Methods: All 4-level ACDFs with at least 1-year clinical follow-up were identified. Clinical outcomes, including fusion rates, neurologic outcomes, and reoperation rates were determined.
Results: Retrospective review of our institutional database revealed 25 patients who underwent 4-level ACDF with at least 1-year clinical follow-up. Average age was 57.5 …