The ROI-C zero-profile anchored spacer for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: biomechanical profile and clinical outcomes.

Introduction: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been the gold standard for treating cervical degenerative disc disease (cDDD). The use of anterior plates in ACDF poses an increased risk of complications such as screw or plate dislodgement, soft tissue injury, esophagus perforation, and dysphagia. The ROI-C™ implant system consists of a zero-profile interbody fusion cage with self-locking plates designed for stand-alone fusion without external plates or screws.

Incidence of astrocytoma in South Carolina: follow-up study.

As a result of a statewide cancer registry in South Carolina, we are able to conclude that there is a higher probability for occurrence of astrocytoma in the Upstate when compared to the remainder of the state. Hopefully these results will foster additional research into potential etiologies for this phenomenon.