Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

An anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a surgical procedure to relieve neck and arm pain caused by a herniated or diseased disc that presses on nerve roots or the spinal cord.

A fusion surgery is almost always paired with an anterior cervical disectomy so that the cervical segment is stabilized properly. Together, both of these surgeries can be successful in treating cervical herniated discs, as well as degenerative disc disease. An ACDF surgery can also be performed to remove bone spurs, particularly those caused by arthritis or spinal stenosis.