Most people with cervical spine problems from RA don't have any symptoms. In fact, research from a 2018 Mexican study finds that asymptomatic cervical instability is quite common in people with RA.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted two 510 (k) clearances for implants which restore the integrity of the spine in tumor and infection cases.
[12,13,14,15,16] Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with plating (ACDF+P) is one of the most common spinal and neurosurgical procedures performed. [17,18,19] Traditionally, ACDF+P has been ...