By Dr. Kingsley Chin
Scientific Paper
Kingsley R. Chin, Fabio J.R. Pencle, Luai M. Mustafa, Moawiah M. Mustafa, Amala Benny, Jason A. Seale
Interested medical professionals can read through the full paper, as published in the Journal of Orthopaedics, here.
Background
The authors aim to demonstrate the feasibility, outcomes and fusion rate of a standalone PEEK cage in the outpatient setting.
Methods
48 consecutive patients undergoing standalone ACDF (S-ACDF) (Group 1) were compared to control group of 49 patients who had ACDF with ACP (Group 2).
Results
Analysis of follow-up at the one year period postoperative outcomes between groups 1 and 2 demonstrated no intergroup statistical significant difference in VAS neck, arm and NDI scores p = 0.414, 0.06 and p = 0.328 respectively.
Conclusion
We conclude that S-ACDF can be safely done in an ambulatory surgery center with satisfactory clinical and patient-reported outcomes.
Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, Founder of philosophy and practice of The LES Society and The LESS Institute
About Author Dr. Kingsley R. Chin
Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, Founder of philosophy and practice of The LES Society and The LESS Institute
Dr. Kingsley R. Chin is a board certified Harvard-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and professor with copious business and information technology exposure. He sees a niche opportunity where medicine, business and info. tech meet – and is uniquely educated at the intersection of these three professions. He has experience as Professor of Clinical Biomedical Sciences & Admissions Committee Member at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, VisitingSpine Surgeon & Professor at the University of the West Indies, Mona, and Adjunct Professor of Clinical Biomedical Studies at the University of Technology, Jamaica.
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Scientific Paper Author & Citation Details
Authors
Kingsley R. Chinabcd, Fabio J.R. Penclee, Luai M. Mustafab, Moawiah M. Mustafab, Amala Bennyae, Jason A. Sealeae
Author information
a. Less Exposure Surgery Specialists Institute (LESS Institute), United States
a. Less Exposure Surgery Specialists Institute (LESS Institute) USA
b. Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, USA
c. Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, USA
d. University of Technology, Jamaica
e. Less Exposure Surgery (LES) Society, USA