Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Tips and Tricks

Abstract

Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) is a motion-preserving treatment option for managing cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. While CDA may be an excellent surgical technique for select patients, there are many technical challenges that make this procedure less forgiving than anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of cervical disc arthroplasty, indications, surgical technique, surgical considerations, implant selection, and complications.