Nonunion following two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

R. W. Lindsey; K. E. Newhouse; J. Leach; M. J. Murphy

doi:10.1097/00003086-198710000-00017

Nonunion following two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

R. W. Lindsey, K. E. Newhouse, J. Leach, M. J. Murphy

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Abstract

Nonunion is a potential complication of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). There are reports that cite the prevalence of nonunion for two-level ACDF with various fusion techniques, but they do not recommend treatment alternatives. Pseudarthrosis after a two-level ACDF occurred in a 69-year-old man. Posterior cervical wiring and autograft resulted in a successful fusion anteriorly and posteriorly. Posterior fusion augments stability, enhances the potential for eventual anterior fusion, avoids the risks of an additional anterior procedure, and is an excellent therapeutic alternative to a second anterior attempt at stabilization.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	155-163
Number of pages	9
Journal	Clinical orthopaedics and related research
Volume	223
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00003086-198710000-00017
State	Published - 1987
Externally published	Yes

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