Modified Tracheal Traction Exercise Reduces the Incidence of Dysphagia in Patients with Multilevel Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.
Jiasen WeiFudong LiJingchuan SunZhenjun ZhuRui ShiJiangang ShiKaiqiang SunPublished in: Orthopaedic surgery (2024)
Modified tracheal traction exercise demonstrates superior short-term outcomes in multilevel ACDF, showcasing reduced dysphagia incidence, blood loss, and specific postoperative complications. Notably, factors contributing to dysphagia, including operation technique and patient-related variables, emphasize the significance of MTTE and patient characteristics in optimizing postoperative outcomes in multilevel ACDF procedures.