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

Lang, Anna; Lener, Sara; Grassner, Lukas; Abramovic, Anto; Thomé, Claudius; Päsler, Dennis; Lehmberg, Jens; Schär, Ralph; Hartmann, Sebastian (2022). Clinical and radiological outcome 1-year after cervical total disc replacement using the Signus ROTAIO - Prosthesis. European spine journal, 31(12), pp. 3477-3483. Springer 10.1007/s00586-022-07416-3

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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 < 0.01) as well as between ROM and IP ap (Pearson's R: - 0.3; p = 0.04) were identified. NDI and VAS improved significantly (p < 0.01). A significant correlation between NDI and IP ap after 12 months (Pearson's R: - 0.39; p < 0.01) was found.

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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