Cervical total disc replacement, part two: clinical results.

This article focuses on the clinical results of three prostheses (the Bryan Cervical Disc, the Bristol Disc, and the ProDisc-C) for cervical total disc replacement. Background on the development, design, and biomechanical characteristics of each prosthesis is given and surgical indications and clinical results are summarized and analyzed.

Internal stress distribution in cervical intervertebral discs: the influence of an artificial cervical joint and simulated anterior interbody fusion.

There is concern that cervical interbody fusion can result in accelerated degenerative changes occurring at adjacent spinal levels. The cervical spine clearly evolved to be mobile. It would seem to be desirable for spinal surgeons to have an alternative to fusion, and spinal arthroplasty is an appealing concept.

The new Frenchay artificial cervical joint: results from a two-year pilot study.

Study Design: A clinical prospective observational cohort study of 15 patients undergoing cervical intervertebral disc replacement.

Objective: To assess the safety, clinical stability, and capacity of a newly designed cervical intervertebral disc replacement for preserving motion in the cervical spine of patients with degenerative disc disease.

Summary Of Background Data: Anterior cervical discectomy and interbody fusion results in loss of motion segments and there is evidence of accelerated degenerative changes occurring at adjacent levels.