Are External Cervical Orthoses Necessary after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Review of the Literature
Introduction & Background: The use of external cervical orthosis (ECO) after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) varies from physician to physician due to an absence of clear guidelines. Our purpose is to evaluate and present evidence answering the question, “Does ECO after ACDF impro...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Cureus
2016
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4980205/ |