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Abstract
Several studies reported fusion rates are higher with anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) procedure if supplemented with a plate. However, plates may be associated with postoperative morbidity and higher rates of dysphagia. Zero-p implant for stand-alone cage plate used in ACDF was developed to avoid complications associated with anterior cervical plates owing to the zero profile of the construct. The aim of this study to evaluate the functional as well as radiological outcome of Zero-p cage plate for the management of cervical disc disease. 30 patients (16 male and 14 female) were selected to undergo ACDF with Zero - p implant, the mean age was 47.93 ( ± 10.9) years, a total of 43operated levels (20 patients one level operated, 7 patients two levels operated, and 3 patients three levels operated, and the mean follow - up was 12.3 months. These patients underwent pre - and postoperative clinical and neurological evaluation and scoring systems using visual analogue scale VAS for neck and radicular pain, neck disability index NDI, and Bazaz-Yoo dysphagia index for postoperative dysphagia. Postoperative X - ray evaluation was done for evaluation of fusion and implant associated complications at 1,3,6,9, and 12 months