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Summary outcomes after cervical disc arthroplasty.
| Outcome | Athletes | Active-Duty |
|---|---|---|
| Reoperation (%) | 0/56 (0%) | 1/95 (1.1%) |
| RTS/RTD (%) | 51/51 (100%) | 268/304 (88%)a |
| Time to RTS/RTD (weeks) | Training: 10.1 Competition: 30.5 |
11.1a |
Abbreviations: RTS, return to sport; RTD, return to duty.
Does not include 19 fighter pilots as Return to Flight Duty involves stricter requirements than typical RTD.
