MATERIAL and METHODS: In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 8 cases of ACCF in the treatment of ASD cervical spondylopathy. All patients received self-locking stand-alone cage treatment. At different time points, the clinical status was evaluated using the Japan Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, JOA recovery rate (RR), and Neck Disability index (NDI) score. X-ray measurements included C2-C7 Cobb angle, fusion segment angle (FSA), cervical vertebral bow depth (VBP), and height of surgical segment (HOS). Statistical imaging parameters of sagittal cervical spine. Bone graft fusion in all self-locking stand-alone cage segments was evaluated.

RESULTS: All operations were successfully completed, and no infection, epidural hematoma, or rupture of the dura mater were observed in all patients. Compared with pre-operation, the JOA and NDI scores at 3 months and at the last follow-up were significantly improved (p<0.05). The JOA recovery rate between the final follow-up and preoperatively was 64.8±5.2%. One patient had dysphagia postoperatively, but was resolved after 3 months. Three months after surgery, the sagittal radiographic outcomes improved significantly and were well maintained during the final follow-up.

CONCLUSION: The self-locking stand-alone cage is a reliable and effective method used from the opposite approach for the treatment of ASD after ACCF in terms of JOA and NDI scores. The cervical alignment correction is considered satisfactory. Keywords : Cervical spondylosis, Anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF), Adjacent segment disease (ASD), Imaging parameters, Reoperation, Outcomes, Dysphagia