Herniated cervical discectomy

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The most common operation for a herniated cervical disc is called an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). In this surgery, the disc is removed through a small one-inch incision in the front of the neck. After removing the disc, the disc space itself is set up for the adjacent vertebrae to eventually grow together and fuse. A plate can be added in front of the graft for added stability and possibly a better fusion success rate.

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