Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) represent the standard treatment for cervical spondylolytic radiculopathy and myelopathy. To achieve solid fusion, appropriate compressive loading of the graft and stability are essential. Fusion may lead to adjacent segment degeneration. Artificial discs have been introduced as motion-preserving devices to reduce the risk of fusion-related complications.
Engineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (E-CORE), Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA.
