Thank you so much for your information and comments.
Yes, ADR still seems to stay open for ACDF but I rather have a lasting device than a second operation.
I personally judge the operation itself to be the higher risk component than the choice between ADR or ACDF especially when the advantage of the ADR vs ACDF has not been proven statistically significant.
When I read it correctly there is basically only one or two way to conduct ACDF. But there are about 10 different ADR devices on the market each with its own unique mechanics and risks.
A thought that keeps on coming back to me is: How can a doctor or patient take the right decision if the expected advantages are not proven statistically significant? Sure there is more to a decision than statistics but when I make a decision I want proof that it is lasting, if possible, for ever.
Best wishes Dieter
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Pain and Right hand numness 16-01-14 during jogging
Loss of strength in right arm
Emergency OP cervical vertebra 5/6 M6-C Spinal Kinetic 17-01-2014 Clinic Markgröningen Germany
Pain vanished - Numness remains - Strength in right arm not fully recovered
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