Cervical motion preservation prostheses are considered a developing technology, with widespread clinical use beginning in the early 2000s. They are developed to reduce adjacent segment degeneration... Show moreCervical motion preservation prostheses are considered a developing technology, with widespread clinical use beginning in the early 2000s. They are developed to reduce adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) in the postsurgical follow-up by maintaining range of motion (ROM). However, it is still a controversial issue. The main objective of this thesis was to uncover the relationship between preserved motion and radiological ASD in patients with single-level cervical radiculopathy. Other factors which may be correlated to ASD were studied as well. Show less
BACKGROUND: The contribution of Modic changes (MCs) in relation to spinal pain and degenerative changes has been evaluated frequently. However, most studies focus on lumbar spine. The association... Show moreBACKGROUND: The contribution of Modic changes (MCs) in relation to spinal pain and degenerative changes has been evaluated frequently. However, most studies focus on lumbar spine. The association between MCs, neck pain, and cervical disc degeneration is not clear.PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to review current literature on the association between MCs, cervical disc degeneration, and neck pain.STUDY DESIGN: A systematic reviewMETHODS: A literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science using a sensitive search string combination. Studies were selected by predefined selection criteria and risk of bias was assessed using a validated Cochrane Checklist adjusted for this purpose.RESULTS: Fourteen articles that associated MCs with neck pain and/or cervical disc degeneration were included in the present study. Ten articles showed low risk of bias and four showed intermediate risk of bias. The prevalence of MCs in cervical spine varied from 5% to 40% and type II was predominant. Patients with MCs were reported to experience more neck pain and disability. Cervical disc degeneration was detected more frequently in patients with MCs.CONCLUSIONS: Modic changes were found to be associated with neck pain and with disc degeneration. Therefore, the large variation in prevalence that is reported is highly dependent on the nature of the studied population. (C) 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Show less
