Surgical Interventions for Cervical Intervertebral Disc Disease in U.S. Army Aviators: A Comprehensive Review and Identification of Knowledge Gaps

Abstract

Two common cervical spine surgical intervention procedures (CSSIPs) for treating patients with severe cervical spine intervertebral disc disease (CIDD) are anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA). Most medical guidelines regarding ACDFs and CDAs are based on general population health, activities, and life expectancy. Presently, knowledge gaps exist related to CCSIPs in the context of operational activities of military personnel who are frequently exposed to more dynamic and physically demanding scenarios than the general population. Currently, military guidelines consider ACDF and CDA disqualifying conditions for military fitness. This work presents the results of a robust literature review updating the state of knowledge regarding CSSIPs used for the treatment of CIDD and their applicability to the U.S. military rotary-wing environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 2022
Accession Number
AD1186076

Entities

People

  • Adrienne M. Madison
  • Alexis Stewart
  • Allison Robinette
  • Narayan Yoganandan
  • Shelby Sous
  • Valeta C. Chancey

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Bone Diseases
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Aviation
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain
  • Prosthetics
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Spine
  • Surgery
  • Therapy
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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