Future developments in cervical arthroplasty.
| Expansion of Indications |
| >2 levels |
| Index level kyphosis |
| Collapsed discs |
| Cervical spondylotic myelopathy |
| Congenital canal stenosis |
| Improved Biokinematics Signature and Prosthesis Survival |
| Custom-made devices to match individual’s COR and LDC |
| Protection of compensatory mechanism while aging |
| Biomaterials to reduce wear and debris |
| Understand and Control Complications |
| Anterior osteolysis: timeline, causes, and management |
| Heterotopic calcification control |
| Revision strategies for failed cases |
| Econometrics |
| Long-term value-based studies |
| Device costs |
| Surgeon’s reimbursement |
Abbreviations: COR, center of rotation; LDC, load-displacement curves.