Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with self-locking standalone cage for the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease in patients over 80 years

Although a slightly higher incidence of complications, poorer recovery rate, and more extended hospital stay were found, without significant differences, satisfactory clinical and radiographic results were obtained in the older patients. The self-locking standalone cage is a safe and viable option for patients over 80 years who suffer from CDDD. Level of evidence Level IV.