[Comparison of Cervical Fusion with Autografting of Fibula Vs Titanium Cage]

Overview

Journal Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2023 Nov 27

PMID 38011687

Authors

Gerardo de Jesus Franco-Ramirez

Francisco Cabrales-Garcia

Francisco Godinez-Garcia

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Abstract

Background: The anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is the gold standard in the treatment of cervical compression pathology and the titanium cage for fusion represents the most used procedure at an institutional level. A technique using fibular autograft has been described, with good results, lower morbidity and lower cost.

Objective: To compare the rate of fusion, subsidence and functional clinical results after discectomy with titanium cage and fibular autograft.

Material And Methods: A clinical trial with follow-up at 3 and 6 months was carried out in patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis, candidates for ACDF. 2 groups were formed: fibular autograft and titanium cage. Pre and post functional evaluation using the cervical disability score was made, as well as radiographic fusion and subsidence evaluation. Descriptive statistics, Fisher's exact test, t-test and ANOVA were obtained, establishing p < 0.05.

Results: A sample of 20 patients with an average age of 56 years was obtained, finding a fusion rate of 90% for fibular autograft and 30% for titanium (p = 0.02) at 3 months. 10% of patients with fibular autograft presented subsidence and 70% with titanium cage at 3 and 6 months (p = 0.02). In the functional results was not found difference between both procedures (p = 0.874).

Conclusions: The use of autologous fibular graft offers a better rate of fusion and subsidence compared to the titanium cage, as well as similar functional results at 3 months of follow-up. It represents an excellent treatment option for cervical spondylosis.

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