Radiological and clinical outcomes after cervical spine cage implantation: comparison of uncoated and unfilled PEEK cages vs. titanium-coated and filled PEEK cages.
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Osteochondrosis of the spine in adults : Cervical regionSpinal (canal) stenosis : Cervical region
- Registration Number
- DRKS00024569
- Lead Sponsor
- Orthopädische Klinik der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover im Diakovere Annastift
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
all patients who have been treated at Annastift Hannover by Prof. Daentzer since 01.01.2005 by means of implantation of a PEEK cage or titanium-coated and filled PEEK cages with corresponding indication
- Patients with a fusion at several heights
Exclusion Criteria
- Application of an additional plate at the same cervical height for further stabilization.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Acquisition of radiological results regarding the bony consolidation of cervical spine cages in the postoperative course.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Recording of possible postoperative complications and further operative revisions
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