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Treatment of two levels cervical spondylotic myelopathy using Solis cage / 中国矫形外科杂志
Orthopedic Journal of China ; (24)2006.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-543441
ABSTRACT
[Objective]To observe the effect of Solis cage made of polyether ether ketone(PEEK)for the cervical interbody fusion after anterior discoidectomy of two levels cervical spondylotic myelopathy.[Method]We retrospectively analyzed the clinical outcome of 16 patients with two levels cervical spondylotic myelopathy underwent anterior discoidectomy and stabilized the operative segment using Solis cage from September 2002 to September 2004.Sequent X-ray examination was taken after operation to observe the stability and fusion of the operative segments.[Result]All of the segments were mobilized at the next day after operation.The patients were followed up from 14 months to 36 months(averaged 18 months).The operative segments were stable instantly and solid fusion was observed at 3 to 6 months after operation.15/16 of patients were satisfactory,no complication was found.[Conclusion]The immediate stability of the operative segments can be obtained by Solis cage,the Solis cage is safe and simple,complication is relatively few.It has a special advantage in the treatment of the discontinuous two levels cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Orthopedic Journal of China Year: 2006 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Orthopedic Journal of China Year: 2006 Type: Article