Hogan Brecount, Alyssa Goodwin, David M Hiltzik, Wellington K Hsu
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Abstract
Purpose of review: Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) for the treatment of symptomatic cervical disc herniations (CDH) is a promising treatment for professional athletes. In recent years, a number of high-profile athletes have returned to professional play within three months after CDA, raising important questions about the potential of this procedure within this patient group. We provide the first comprehensive review of available literature for the safety and efficacy of CDA in professional contact sport athletes.
Recent findings: CDA provides theoretical biomechanical advantages over anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and posterior foraminotomy (PF), as CDA is the only operation for treatment of CDH that provides neural decompression, stability and height restoration, with preserved range of motion. While the comparative long-term results from each procedure are unknown, CDA has provided encouraging promise in its use in professional contact athletes. We aim to aid ongoing discussions regarding the controversies in spine surgery for professional athletes by providing a scientific review of the available evidence-based literature involving cervical disc arthroplasty in this population. In general, we believe that CDA is a viable alternative to ACDF and PF for the contact professional athlete who requires full neck range of motion and desires an expedited return to play. For collision athletes, the short- and long-term safety and efficacy profile of this procedure is promising but still unclear.
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This journal intends to review the most significant recent developments in the field of musculoskeletal medicine. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by expert world-renowned authors, the journal aims to serve all those involved in the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of musculoskeletal-related conditions.
We accomplish this aim by appointing authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas, such as rehabilitation of the knee and hip, sports medicine, trauma, pediatrics, health policy, customization in arthroplasty, and rheumatology. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. We also provide commentaries from well-known figures in the field, and an Editorial Board of more than 20 diverse members suggests topics of special interest to their country/region and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research.