Artroplastia do Disco Vertebral Cervical
Keywords:
Cervical vertebral disc / surgery, Replacement arthroplastyAbstract
The authors describe the surgical technique of replacement of cervical vertebral disc. In this article, they present its main indications and contra indications, technique’s description, post-operative care and complications related to the procedure.
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