Dec 7, 2024 · Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a commonly performed spinal fusion procedure for the decompression of the cervical cord due to disc protrusions and posteriorly projecting osteophytes.

Jul 1, 2023 · Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not routinely ordered following spinal fusion. Some literature suggests MRIs are unhelpful due to postoperative changes that obscure interpretation. We aim to describe findings of acute postoperative MRI following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).

Object: This study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of postoperative MRI artifact on the assessment of ongoing spinal cord or nerve root compression after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using a trabecular tantalum cage or bone autograft or allograft.

MRI signal changes in the vertebral body and adjacent end-plates following ACD depend upon the status of vertebral body marrow, the amount of trauma received during surgery, the degree of revascularization and the extent of post-operative stresses at that level.

Radiographic confirmation of fusion after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery is a critical aspect of determining surgical success. However, there is a lack of established diagnostic radiographic parameters for pseudoarthrosis.

In this study, we addressed whether quantifiable MRI-based parameters are predictive of reoperation at an adjacent segment after an index ACDF operation. We found that symptomatic ASD occurred in only 9% of patients who had an MRI to evaluate new neurological symptoms ≥3 years after the index ACDF.

Mar 21, 2023 · We aim to describe findings of acute postoperative MRI following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Methods: The authors retrospectively analyzed adult MRIs completed within 30 days of ACDF (from 2005-2022).

Right vascular access catheter in situ (subclavian CVL on CXR). Normal appearance of an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).

What Is an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)? The primary goal of this procedure is to relieve pressure on either the nerve roots or spinal cord and/or treat an unhealthy disc in the cervical spine.

ior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) Spinal Disorders Introduction Following your recent MRI scan and consultation with your spinal surgeon, you have been diagnosed with having a cervical disc protrusion resulting in nerve root compression (trapped nerve) and arm pain and / …