Prospective Comparative Analysis of ACDF vs Fusion Interbody Cages With nanoLOCK Osseointegrative Technology

Number of patient reported dysphagia events (incidence & severity ) is measured by Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) post surgery at day1 which is self-administered, symptom-specific outcome instrument for dysphagia. It consists of ten statements that a patient rates on a scale of 0-4, with 0=no problem to 4=severe problem.

Number of patient reported dysphagia events (incidence & severity ) is measured by Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) post surgery at day1 which is self-administered, symptom-specific outcome instrument for dysphagia. It consists of ten statements that a patient rates on a scale of 0-4, with 0=no problem to 4=severe problem.

Number of patient reported dysphagia events (incidence & severity ) is measured by Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) post surgery at day1 which is self-administered, symptom-specific outcome instrument for dysphagia. It consists of ten statements that a patient rates on a scale of 0-4, with 0=no problem to 4=severe problem.

Number of patient reported dysphagia events (incidence & severity ) is measured by Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) post surgery at day1 which is self-administered, symptom-specific outcome instrument for dysphagia. It consists of ten statements that a patient rates on a scale of 0-4, with 0=no problem to 4=severe problem.

Number of patient reported dysphagia events (incidence & severity ) is measured by Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) post surgery at day1 which is self-administered, symptom-specific outcome instrument for dysphagia. It consists of ten statements that a patient rates on a scale of 0-4, with 0=no problem to 4=severe problem.

Dysphagia is measured by SWAL-QOL assessment tool which is designed to find out how one's swallowing problem has been affecting their day-to-day quality of life. Scoring in each domain is calculated by the sums of scores for each item expressed as a percentage of the maximum possible domain score. A total SWAL-QOL score is derived by summing each domain score and dividing by 10 giving a total SWAL-QOL score that ranges between 0 and 100 (worst-best).

Dysphagia is measured by SWAL-QOL assessment tool which is designed to find out how one's swallowing problem has been affecting their day-to-day quality of life. Scoring in each domain is calculated by the sums of scores for each item expressed as a percentage of the maximum possible domain score. A total SWAL-QOL score is derived by summing each domain score and dividing by 10 giving a total SWAL-QOL score that ranges between 0 and 100 (worst-best).

Dysphagia is measured by SWAL-QOL assessment tool which is used in understanding quality of life in swallowing disorders. Scoring in each domain is calculated by the sums of scores for each item expressed as a percentage of the maximum possible domain score. A total SWAL-QOL score is derived by summing each domain score and dividing by 10 giving a total SWAL-QOL score that ranges between 0 and 100 (worst-best).

Dysphagia is measured by SWAL-QOL assessment tool which is designed to find out how one's swallowing problem has been affecting their day-to-day quality of life. Scoring in each domain is calculated by the sums of scores for each item expressed as a percentage of the maximum possible domain score. A total SWAL-QOL score is derived by summing each domain score and dividing by 10 giving a total SWAL-QOL score that ranges between 0 and 100 (worst-best).

Dysphagia is measured by SWAL-QOL assessment tool which is designed to find out how one's swallowing problem has been affecting their day-to-day quality of life. Scoring in each domain is calculated by the sums of scores for each item expressed as a percentage of the maximum possible domain score. A total SWAL-QOL score is derived by summing each domain score and dividing by 10 giving a total SWAL-QOL score that ranges between 0 and 100 (worst-best).

Degree of radiographic fusion is measured by quantifying (count of) the presence of bony trabeculae crossing the interface between the implant and adjacent levels as obtained via CT of the cervical spine.

Degree of radiographic fusion is measured by quantifying (count of) the presence of bony trabeculae crossing the interface between the implant and adjacent levels as obtained via CT of the cervical spine.

Degree of radiographic fusion is measured by quantifying (count of) the presence of bony trabeculae crossing the interface between the implant and adjacent levels as obtained via CT of the cervical spine.

Degree of radiographic fusion is measured by quantifying (count of) the presence of bony trabeculae crossing the interface between the implant and adjacent levels as obtained via CT of the cervical spine.

Incidence of radiographic adjacent segment disease is measured by quantifying (number of occurrence) the following parameters (i.e., Suprajacent and/or subjacent level kyphosis; Vacuum disc phenomenon at adjacent level discs; Adjacent level compression deformity) on postoperative imaging

Incidence of radiographic adjacent segment disease is measured by quantifying (number of occurrence) the following parameters (i.e., Suprajacent and/or subjacent level kyphosis; Vacuum disc phenomenon at adjacent level discs; Adjacent level compression deformity) on postoperative imaging

Percentage of participants experiencing neck pain is assessed using VAS-neck questionnaire. Possible scores range from 0-10, where 0=no pain and 10= worst pain imaginable.

Percentage of participants experiencing neck pain is assessed using Vissual Analogue Scale (VAS)-neck questionnaire. Possible scores range from 0-10, where 0=no pain and 10= worst pain imaginable.

Percentage of participants experiencing neck pain is assessed using VAS-neck questionnaire. Possible scores range from 0-10, where 0=no pain and 10= worst pain imaginable.

Percentage of participants experiencing neck pain is assessed using VAS-neck questionnaire. Possible scores range from 0-10, where 0=no pain and 10= worst pain imaginable.

Percentage of participants experiencing neck pain is assessed using VAS-neck questionnaire. Possible scores range from 0-10, where 0=no pain and 10= worst pain imaginable.

Percentage of participants showing functional improvement is assessed using Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire. Each question contains six answer choices, scored from 0 (no disability) to 5 (complete disability). All section scores are then totaled. Scoring is reported on a 0-50 scale, 0 being the best possible score and 50 being the worst.

Percentage of participants showing functional improvement is assessed using Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire. Each question contains six answer choices, scored from 0 (no disability) to 5 (complete disability). All section scores are then totaled. Scoring is reported on a 0-50 scale, 0 being the best possible score and 50 being the worst.

Percentage of participants showing functional improvement is assessed using Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire. Each question contains six answer choices, scored from 0 (no disability) to 5 (complete disability). All section scores are then totaled. Scoring is reported on a 0-50 scale, 0 being the best possible score and 50 being the worst.

Percentage of participants showing functional improvement is assessed using Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire. Each question contains six answer choices, scored from 0 (no disability) to 5 (complete disability). All section scores are then totaled. Scoring is reported on a 0-50 scale, 0 being the best possible score and 50 being the worst.

Percentage of participants showing functional improvement is assessed using Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire. Each question contains six answer choices, scored from 0 (no disability) to 5 (complete disability). All section scores are then totaled. Scoring is reported on a 0-50 scale, 0 being the best possible score and 50 being the worst.

Overall complication rate is measured by number of participants who experienced overall complications (including instrumentation fracture, cage subsidence, revision surgery, and wound breakdown/infection)

Percentage of participants reporting functional outcomes is measured by Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) questionnaire which contains 4 items for each of seven PROMIS domains (Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Pain Interference, Physical Function, Sleep Disturbance, and Satisfaction-Social Role and Activity. PROMIS-29 also includes an additional pain intensity 0-10 NRS. The raw score of each domain is converted into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a SD of 10 for the general population in the US (T-Score).

Percentage of participants reporting functional outcomes is measured by Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) questionnaire which contains 4 items for each of seven PROMIS domains (Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Pain Interference, Physical Function, Sleep Disturbance, and Satisfaction-Social Role and Activity. PROMIS-29 also includes an additional pain intensity 0-10 NRS. The raw score of each domain is converted into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a SD of 10 for the general population in the US (T-Score).

Percentage of participants reporting functional outcomes is measured by Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) questionnaire which contains 4 items for each of seven PROMIS domains (Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Pain Interference, Physical Function, Sleep Disturbance, and Satisfaction-Social Role and Activity. PROMIS-29 also includes an additional pain intensity 0-10 NRS. The raw score of each domain is converted into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a SD of 10 for the general population in the US (T-Score).

Percentage of participants reporting functional outcomes is measured by Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) questionnaire which contains 4 items for each of seven PROMIS domains (Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Pain Interference, Physical Function, Sleep Disturbance, and Satisfaction-Social Role and Activity. PROMIS-29 also includes an additional pain intensity 0-10 NRS. The raw score of each domain is converted into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a SD of 10 for the general population in the US (T-Score).

Percentage of participants reporting functional outcomes is measured by Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) questionnaire which contains 4 items for each of seven PROMIS domains (Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Pain Interference, Physical Function, Sleep Disturbance, and Satisfaction-Social Role and Activity. PROMIS-29 also includes an additional pain intensity 0-10 NRS. The raw score of each domain is converted into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a SD of 10 for the general population in the US (T-Score).