The impact of operative level on reoperation rates and short-term patient-reported outcomes in 3-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate how different operative levels affect reoperation rates and patient-reported outcomes after 3-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
• Analysis of reoperation rates in 3-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
• Assessment of baseline symptom profiles pre-surgery.
• Comparison of patient-reported outcomes across different operative levels.
• Operative level is linked to varying reoperation rates post-surgery.
• Clinically meaningful improvements were consistent across different levels.
• Preoperative counseling should address specific concerns related to operative levels.