[12,13,14,15,16] Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with plating (ACDF+P) is one of the most common spinal and neurosurgical procedures performed. [17,18,19] Traditionally, ACDF+P has been ...

and the anterior approach, in which the intervertebral disc is removed and the remaining vertebral bones are fused to create more space in the spinal canal. This procedure is known as an anterior ...

Surgical approaches to the cervical spine are usually anterior or posterior. Currently, anterior cervical discectomy is the most common procedure used. This may be performed alone or with the addition ...

Dr. park used an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion or ACDF to help. Because Dr. Park went in from the front, no muscles were cut and he says recovery is 50 percent faster than traditional ...

Surgical options aim to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and provide stability to the neck. Common procedures are posterior cervical laminectomy, discectomy and fusion, or corpectomy.

Park used an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, or ACDF, to help. “‘Anterior’ means from the front, right? ‘Anterior.’ ‘Cervical’ means in the neck. ‘Discectomy’ means are ...

Total disc replacement has become a popular motion-preserving option for spine surgeons and patients. Here are five key numbers to know: ...