Clinical and radiological outcome 1-year after cervical total disc replacement using the Signus ROTAIO - Prosthesis

Anna Lang, Sara Lener, Lukas Grassner, Anto Abramovic, Claudius Thomé, Dennis Päsler, Jens Lehmberg, Ralph Schär, Sebastian Hartmann

October 2022, pp 1 - 7 Original Article Read Full Article

First Online: 11 October 2022

Introduction

The instantaneous center of rotation (iCOR) of a motion segment has been shown to correlate with its total range of motion (ROM). Importantly, a correlation of the correct placement of cervical total disc replacement (cTDR) to preserve a physiological iCOR has been previously identified. However, changes of these parameters and the corresponding clinical relevance have hardly been analyzed. This study assesses the radiological and clinical correlation of iCOR and ROM following cTDR.

Materials/methods

A retrospective multi-center observational study was conducted and radiological as well as clinical parameters were evaluated preoperatively and 1 year after cTDR with an unconstrained device. Radiographic parameters including flexion/extension X-rays (flex/ex), ROM, iCOR and the implant position in anterior–posterior direction (IP ap), as well as corresponding clinical parameters [(Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the visual analogue scale (VAS)] were assessed.

Results

57 index segments of 53 patients treated with cTDR were analyzed. Pre- and post-operative ROM showed no significant changes (8.0° vs. 10.9°; p > 0.05). Significant correlations between iCOR and IP (Pearson’s R: 0.6; p

Conclusion

Implantation of the tested prosthesis maintains the ROM and results in a physiological iCOR. The exact position of the device correlates with the clinical outcome and emphasize the importance of implant design and precise implant positioning.

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