Non-contiguous three-level hybrid surgery with C2-3 cervical disc arthroplasty: a case report and literature review.

Authors: Zhao X, Li Y, Chen S, Yao M, Deng Y, Wu T, Huang K, Wang B.

DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1706862

Abstract Summary

Surgeons successfully treated a rare case of multilevel cervical disc disease using innovative hybrid surgery, combining disc replacement at C2-3 with fusion at C4-5 and C5-6. The 62-year-old patient experienced significant symptom relief, with preserved neck mobility at the upper level. This approach demonstrates that artificial disc replacement is feasible for uncommon upper cervical pathology.

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Hybrid surgery combining disc replacement at C2-3 with fusion at lower levels successfully treated rare multilevel cervical disease, preserving motion while relieving symptoms in a complex case.

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