Journal of Spine

Fransen P

Publications

• Research Article
  One- or Two- Levels Treatment by Arthroplasty of Cervical Degenerative Disease. Preliminary Results after 5 Years Postoperative Controls
  Author(s): Fransen P, Noriega D, Chatzisotiriou A and Pointillart VFransen P, Noriega D, Chatzisotiriou A and Pointillart V
  
  Introduction: Although cervical arthroplasties have been widely used with some success over the last decade, long terms results are missing, particularly for the latest designed implants such as semi constrained prostheses. Material and methods: 89 patients were enrolled in an observational study evaluating long term safety and potential complications related to the use of the cervical prosthesis Baguera® C. All patients had been treated at one or two levels between June 2009 and June 2011. At the 5 years FU visit, the patients were evaluated clinically and neurologically, and with self-assessment questionnaires (NDI, SF12). Radiological examination was performed by lateral X-rays in neutral, flexion and extension positions. Results: There were no reoperations at the arthroplasty level, no fracture of syste.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000405

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