Long-term Follow-up Motion Analysis of ACD Versus ACDA
Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Radiculopathy, Spinal Stenosis
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Cervical Myelopathy focused on measuring Anterior Cervical Discectomy, Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Arthroplasty, ACD, ACDA, Cervical Motion, Long-term Follow-up, Motion Analysis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria for the previous RCT were:
- An indication for ACD because of a monoradicular syndrome, corresponding to the C5-C6 or C6-C7 level, with corresponding pathology on MRI.
- Aged 18-55 years.
- Able to actively perform flexion/extension movement.
- Able to read the information form and sign IC.
For this long-term follow-up study, inclusion criteria are:
- All participants of previous RCT
- Able to perform flexion/extension movement of the cervical spine
- Signed IC.
Patients were excluded in the previous RCT based on the following criteria, and will now be excluded based on the same criteria:
- Ongoing or active infection.
- Previous or actual tumorous processes in the cervical region.
- Pregnancy.
- Previous radiation therapy in the cervical region.
- Not being able to speak Dutch.
Sites / Locations
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
ACD
ACDA
In the previously conducted RCT 27 adult patients with an indication for ACD because of a monoradicular syndrome, corresponding to the C5-C6 or C6-C7 level, with corresponding pathology on MRI, were included and randomized to undergo ACD or ACDA.
In the previously conducted RCT 27 adult patients with an indication for ACD because of a monoradicular syndrome, corresponding to the C5-C6 or C6-C7 level, with corresponding pathology on MRI, were included and randomized to undergo ACD or ACDA.