Revision Strategies for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty

STUDY DESIGN: Narrative review. OBJECTIVE: To review indications and strategies for revision of cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: No data were generated as part of this review. METHODS: A narrative review of the literature was performed. RESULTS: No results were generated as part of this review. CONCLUSIONS: CDA is a proven, motion-sparing surgical option for the treatment of myelopathy or radiculopathy secondary to cervical degenerative disc disease. As is the case with any operation, a small percentage of CDA will require revision, which can be a technically demanding endeavor. Here we review available revision strategies and associated indications, a thorough understanding of which will aid the surgeon in finely tailoring their approach to varying presentations.