Overview
This observational study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anterior cervical spine surgery in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease
Description
This observational study is an ambispective cohort designed. Patients who are diagnosed cervical degenerative disc disease will be selected to join in this study. Visual Analogue Scale, Japanese Orthopaedic Association Scale, Neck Disability Index, SF-36, and device related or procedure related adverse events will be recorded and compared to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anterior cervical spine surgery in patients with cervical degenerative disc disease
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients over 18 years old
- Clinical symptoms and imaging support cervical degenerative disc diseaseļ¼
- Failed a minimum of 3months conservative treatment
- Have had (retrospective cohort) or the decision has been made to have (prospective cohort) anterior cervical spine surgery
- Written informed consent given by subject
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with non-degenerative (e.g., trauma, tumor, and infection) or neuromuscular diseases (e.g., motor neuron disease) were excluded
- Patients with cervical spine X-ray film and CT scan contraindications
- Women who are lactating and pregnant