A meta-analysis comparing the short- and mid- to long-term outcomes of artificial cervical disc replacement(ACDR) with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease.
Zihan PengYing HongYang MengHao LiuPublished in: International orthopaedics (2022)
ACDR is as effective as ACDF and superior for some success rates. Disc replacement can reduce the risk of dysphagia/dysphonia, ASD, and re-operation.