Open AccessRetrospective evaluation of cervical fusion with DTRAX (R) cervical cage
Author(s) -
Hamed Yazdanshenas,
Ethan Osias,
Richard Y. Hwang,
Don Y. Park,
Elizabeth L. Lord,
Arya Nick Shamie
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_150_21
Subject(s) - medicine , anterior cervical discectomy and fusion , surgery , retrospective cohort study , facet (psychology) , cervical radiculopathy , radicular pain , implant , medical record , cervical spine , lumbar , psychology , social psychology , personality , big five personality traits
Cervical radiculopathy is a relatively common problem that often affects individuals in their 5 th decade. Most cases resolve with conservative treatment, but when unsuccessful, many opt for surgical intervention. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is currently considered the gold standard for the surgical management of cervical radiculopathy. One promising alternative, the DTRAX facet system is minimally invasive and may significantly reduce or eliminate cervical radicular symptoms. This case series and literature review looks to investigate the safety and efficacy of the DTRAX facet system in treating cervical radiculopathy.