A Rare Case of Wear Induced Complications after Cervical Disc Replacement

Abstract

Wear-induced complications after cervical disc replacement (CDR) are rare. A literature review on this topic found only a few case reports. We present a case of late complications after implantation of two cervical disc replacements, which resulted in infectious/abrasion-induced mixed-type inflammation with extensive osteolysis. The diagnostic workup, surgical therapy and outcome are presented and discussed with a review of the recent literature.

Key words

cervical disc replacement - infection - wear debris

Publication History

Article published online:
18 February 2021

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