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Cervical
Surgical Treatments
ACDF – Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion is the procedure to remove and fuse two or more cervical vertebrae in the neck. The intervertebral disc is accessed from an incision in the front of the neck. The 4 main stages to this procedure include: 1) exposure and removal of the problematic disc, 2) decompression of nerves from soft and/or bony tissue, 3) placement of an interbody graft, and 4) placement of an anterior cervical plate for stability, acting as an “internal brace” until the fusion takes place.
Posterior Cervical Fusion – This procedure involves decompression and fusion in an approach through the back of the neck. The 2 main stages to this procedure include: 1) decompression of nerves from soft and/or bony tissue, and 2) stabilization using pedicle screws and rods to act as an “internal brace” until the fusion takes place.
Total Cervical Disc Replacement – In a total disc replacement, a device is placed in the intervertebral space to replace the natural disc that has degenerated. The device acts to separate, stabilize, and align the vertebral bodies while preserving motion.
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