Journal of Spine

Idiris Altun

Publications

• Research Article
  Changes in Sagittal Alignment after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Results of a Pilot Study
  Author(s): Kemal Yucesoy, Kasim Z Yuksel, Murvet Yuksel, Orhan Kalemci, Idiris Altun and Neil DuggalKemal Yucesoy, Kasim Z Yuksel, Murvet Yuksel, Orhan Kalemci, Idiris Altun and Neil Duggal
  
  Background context: For cervical disc replacements to be comparable to the gold standard of cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), proper cervical alignment after disc replacement is imperative in preventing accelerated facet degeneration, excessive wear debris and axial neck pain. Purpose: This study evaluated whether the Synergy Disc (artificial cervical disc replacement) could provide preservation and/or restoration of cervical alignment while normalizing kinematics and providing acceptable clinical outcomes. Study design/setting: Prospective clinical study for an alignment correcting cervical disc replacement. Patient sample: The Synergy group was comprised of 37 consecutive patients (42 implants) with a minimum follow-up of 1 year (range 12-26 months) on 34 patients (39 implants). .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000288

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