A comparison of local bone graft with PEEK cage versus iliac bone graft used in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is one of the most common reasons of spinal cord dysfunction in the elder. Caused by compression of the spinal cord due to the degeneration of the cervical spine, CSM may result in pain and/or weakness in the arms and legs, with the potential to significantly decrease quality of life in patients. Since Smith and Robinson [1] first applied anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) to patients with CSM using autologous bone graft, the procedure has grown to become the standard for the treatment of CSM with anterior pathology.
Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Source Type: research