OrthoFix/Cervical
 
 

OrthoFix - Trinity Evolution in Anterior Cervical Disectomy and Fusion (ACDF)

 

The purpose of this study is to utilize Trinity Evolution in conjunction with an interbody spacer and supplemental anterior fixation of the surgeon's choice and to follow the patients to measure the clinical outcomes and rate of fusion.

 

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Symptomatic cervical degenerative disc disease at up to four levels between C3 and T1
  • Neck and/or arm pain and/or a functional neurological deficit, and/or cervical myelopathy with neural compression confirmed by plain x-rays and MRI, Myelogram or CT. Scheduled for an ACDF with a spacer and anterior supplemental fixation of the surgeon's choice.
  • Greater than 18 years of age
  • Unresponsive to conservative care over a period of at least 6 weeks or has progressive neurological signs and/or symptoms of neurological compromise that mandate urgent surgical intervention.
  • Willing and able to comply with the requirements of the protocol including follow-up requirements
  • Willing and able to sign a study specific informed consent.

 

Exclusion Criteria:

  • More than 4 levels (C3 - T1) requiring surgical treatment
  • Active local or systemic infection
  • Currently pregnant or considering becoming pregnant during the follow-up period
  • Active malignancy or having been on chemotherapy of any kind for a malignancy in the past 1 year.
  • Axial neck pain as the primary diagnosis, without evidence of neural compression
  • Use of any other bone graft or bone graft substitute in addition to or in place of Trinity Evolution in and around the interbody spacer
  • Use of adjunctive post-operative stimulation
  • Prior interbody surgery at the same level
  • Has a known history of hypersensitivity or anaphylactic

For information about this study please contact:  Crystal Hill at (919) 281-1784 or email at chill@triangleortho.com .