New artificial neck disc tested as alternative to spinal fusion

NCT ID NCT03123549

Summary

This study tested whether a new two-level artificial neck disc (Simplify Disc) is as safe and effective as the standard spinal fusion surgery for treating severe neck and arm pain. It involved 182 adults with worn discs in two adjacent neck vertebrae who hadn't improved with other treatments. Researchers compared the two surgeries over two years, looking at pain relief, neck function, and complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Buffalo Spine Surgery

    Lockport, New York, 14094, United States

  • Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States

  • Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

    Hamden, Connecticut, 06518, United States

  • Indiana Spine Group

    Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States

  • Kennedy-White orthopedic Center

    Sarasota, Florida, 34232, United States

  • NorthShore University Health System

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

  • Oregon Neurosurgery

    Springfield, Oregon, 97477, United States

  • Orthopaedic Education and Research Institute of Southern California

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky

    Paducah, Kentucky, 42003, United States

  • Parkview Research Center

    Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46845, United States

  • Spine Education and Research Foundation

    Thornton, Colorado, 80229, United States

  • Spine institute of Louisiana

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States

  • Texas Back Institute

    Plano, Texas, 75093, United States

  • Texas Spine Consultants

    Addison, Texas, 75001, United States

  • The Disc Replacement Center

    West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States

  • The Spine Institute for Spine Restoration

    Santa Monica, California, 90403, United States

  • Virginia Spine Institute

    Reston, Virginia, 20191, United States

  • William Beaumont Hospital

    Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States

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