A Novel 3D Printed Titanium Implant for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Abstract

Cervical spondylosis is a common age-related disorder that results in pain, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. A retrospective chart and radiograph review of a 50-year-old male who underwent surgical treatment for correction of cervical radiculopathy was performed. Immediately after surgery the patient reported complete relief of his preoperative arm pain. In two weeks, he had recovered full strength and sensation. Six months postoperatively, the patient reported relief of all pain and complete recovery of strength and sensation. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with an open architecture titanium implant was successfully utilized to improve cervical radiculopathy. This technique increases the likelihood of fusion and improved patient outcome. The objective of the report is to highlight the treatment of cervical radiculopathy through anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with a 3D printed titanium alloy with an arched design and large porous openings. This is one of the first reports using this interbody device in a multilevel procedure.