Abstract
Surgical technique paper. To describe tips and pearls for cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA). CDA has proven to be an effective means of treatment for degenerative cervical disc disease and cervical radiculopathy in properly selected patients who have previously failed non-operative treatment. Surgical tips and pearls garnered from more than 20 years of experience with CDA surgery are described. This discussion focuses on pearls for successful procedures, including patient selection, patient positioning, surgical technique, and postoperative protocols. In correctly selected patients, CDA can be effective in treating cervical degenerative disc disease and radiculopathy. The techniques described here can increase the chance of success and decrease complications.
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