NORCAT Trial

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The results of the NORCAT trial were published in 2016 and examined cervical fusion compared with cervical disc arthroplasty[^1].

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NORCAT Trial Results
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The present study showed excellent clinical results and no significant difference between treatments at any scheduled follow-up. However, the rate of index level reoperations was higher and the duration of surgery longer with arthroplasty[^1].

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