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Early Experiences of Two-Level Total Disc Replacement (Prestige LP) in Japan: A Comparison of Short-Term Outcomes with Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Total disc replacement (TDR) has emerged as a motion-preserving alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Japanese regulatory authorities approved single-level TDR in 2017 and two-level TDR in 2019. Although TDR is theoretically expected to reduce stress on adjacent segments, no comparative studies on two-level TDR versus ACDF have been conducted within the Japanese population. Thus, this study aimed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of two-level TDR and ACDF in Japanese patients.

Source: Spine Surgery and Related Research

DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2026-0046

Authors: Takuya Takahashi, Kenichiro Sakai, Motonori Hashimoto, Yoshiyasu Arai, Fujiki Numano, Masaki Tomori, Kyohei Sakaki, Shunichi Fujii, Jun Hashimoto, Takashi Hirai, Toshitaka Yoshii

Institutions: Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital, Institute of Science Tokyo

Language: English

Topic: Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7202288787

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