Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)

An anterior cervical discectomy andfusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure used to reach the cervical spine via a small incision in the front of the neck. The intervertebral disc is removed and replaced with a small plug of bone, which in time will fuse the vertebrae.

Spine Conditions Treated with Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion:

Medical conditions that may benefit from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion include:

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