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Cervical Fusion
(ACDF: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion)

This surgery removes a disc and inserts bone or an artificial bone (cage)
to fuse the vertebrae above and below.
  • High stability and widely used procedure
  • Effectively relieves nerve compression
  • Proven to provide long-term stable outcomes

When Is Surgery Absolutely Necessary?

Surgery is determined based on a precise diagnosis, considering the patient’s age,
location of the lesion, disc condition, and overall health.
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    When symptoms do not improve with medication or physical therapy
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    When arm numbness, sensory changes, or weakness worsens
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    When spinal cord compression leads to walking difficulty or paralysis symptoms

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement

This procedure inserts a mobile artificial disc into the space where the natural disc is removed,
relieving nerve compression while preserving the neck's natural movement.
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    Allows natural movement
    such as turning or tilting the
    head even after surgery
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    Reduces stress on
    adjacent segments
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    Promotes faster
    recovery and easier
    return to daily life

In some cases, both procedures can be performed together.

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    Enables treatment with the most suitable method for each condition

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    Avoids unnecessary vertebral fusion, preserving motion

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    Resolves multiple issues with a single surgery