Can an Endplate ‐conformed Cervical Cage Provide a Better Biomechanical Environment than a Typical Non‐conformed Cage?

ConclusionsEndplate‐conformed cages can decrease cage‐endplate interface stress in all directions of motion and increase cervical stability in FLE–EXT. Additionally, adjacent segments are possibly protected because intra‐disc stress and facet loading are smaller after endplate‐conformed cage implantation. However, axial stability was reduced in group C, indicating that endplate‐conformed cage should not be used alone and an anterior plate system is still important in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.

Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - September 13, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Fan Zhang, Hao ‐cheng Xu, Bo Yin, Xin‐lei Xia, Xiao‐sheng Ma, Hong‐li Wang, Jun Yin, Ming‐hao Shao, Fei‐zhou Lyu, Jian‐yuan Jiang Tags: SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE Source Type: research