Revision Strategies for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty.

STUDY

DESIGN

Narrative review.

OBJECTIVE

To review indications and strategies for revision of cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA).

SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: No data were generated as part of this review.

METHODS

A narrative review of the literature was performed.

RESULTS

No results were generated as part of this review.

CONCLUSIONS

CDA is a proven, motion-sparing surgical option for the treatment of myelopathy or radiculopathy secondary to cervical degenerative disc disease. As is the case with any operation, a small percentage of CDA will require revision, which can be a technically demanding endeavor. Here we review available revision strategies and associated indications, a thorough understanding of which will aid the surgeon in finely tailoring their approach to varying presentations.