Comparison between anterior cervical discectomy with fusion by polyetheretherketone cages and tricortical iliac-crest graft for the treatment of cervical prolapsed intervertebral disc

Authors

  • Md. Anowarul Islam Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Md. Masud Rana Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Md. Fahad Goni Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Md. Naimur Rahman Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v9i3.29776

Keywords:

Cervical discectomy, Cervical prolapsed intervertebral disc, Polyetheretherketone cage, Tricortical iliac-crest graft

Abstract

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is effective surgical modality in the treatment of cervical prolapsed intervertebral disc, radiculopathy and myelopathy. Aims of our study is to evaluate fusion of cervical spine  by ICG with plating and PEEK cage with bone graft, also assess the donor site morbidity. Thirty patients (male 16; female 14) with mean age 46 ± 9.2 years and were distributed  into two treatment groups (PEEK cage group and ICG group). We assess the patients clinically for myelopathy and functional outcome by Nurick scale and Odom's criteria respectively and  neck and arm pain by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Eighteen patients were operated for single level discectomy and fusion by either ICG or PEEK cages and twelve patients for two levels. After surgery follow up was 2 years and better  postoperative score which was assessed by Nurick scale, Odoms criteria and VAS score. Total patients 14(93%)were graded excellent in the PEEK cage group compared to 13 patients (86%) in the ICG group.  Statistically it was not significant between two groups and p value was <0.35. Difference was significant in VAS score  after 24 months with more reduction of pain in PEEK cage group. Fusion occurred in 13 patients (86%) of the PEEK cage group and 14 patient (93%) of the ICG group. Result showed more fusion rate in ICG group and less donor site morbidity in PEEK group.

 

 

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.
Abstract
870
Download
717 Read
626

Author Biography

Md. Anowarul Islam, Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka

Associate Professor

Additional Files

Published

2016-10-03

How to Cite

Islam, M. A., Rana, M. M., Goni, M. F., & Rahman, M. N. (2016). Comparison between anterior cervical discectomy with fusion by polyetheretherketone cages and tricortical iliac-crest graft for the treatment of cervical prolapsed intervertebral disc. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 9(3), 169–172. https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v9i3.29776

Issue

Section

Original Articles

Most read articles by the same author(s)