Possibilies of multiple cervical fusion in degenerative pathology

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze treatment results of patients who underwent cervical fusion using cylindrical cage. 16 titanium cages were implanted to 12 patients with degenerative disease of cervical spine. Assessment of results was performed by neurologic examination, neurovisualization data, visual analogue pain scale. Mean duration of surgery was 45–90 min, blood loss — 30–60 ml, length of hospital stay — 4–6 days. Substantial decrease of frequency and intensity of neck and arm pain was observed after surgery in 89 % of patients. When properly performed, anterior cervical interbody fusion applying cylindrical cage is a simple and effective method.