Jun 1, 2020 · To compare the effectiveness and safety of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) for patients diagnosed with single-level unilateral cervical radiculopathy.

An Anterior Cervical Fusion approaches the spine from the front (anterior) of the body, while a Posterior Cervical Fusion approaches from the back (posterior) of the body. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery is a very common and successful procedure to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the cervical spine.

Controversy remains over whether anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) or posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) is superior for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy.

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is another surgical option used to treat conditions like herniated discs or degenerative disc disease. Unlike posterior cervical laminectomy, ACDF is performed from the front of the neck (anterior approach).

The objective of this study was to compare complications, outcomes, and narcotic use in anterior discectomy and fusion (ACDF) vs posterior decompression and fusion (PCDF) in CSM patients.

Feb 18, 2024 · ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion) surgery is a procedure that relieves pain caused by pinched nerves in your neck. A surgeon will remove the disk between your affected bones, and then weld (fuse) them together.

Controversy remains over whether anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) or posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) is superior for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy. We therefore performed a systematic review including three prospective randomized controlled trails (RCT) and …

May 10, 2021 · ACDF is a surgical procedure to treat cervical spine disorders by removing a damaged disc and fusing the adjacent vertebrae using a plate and peak cage.

Dec 6, 2021 · Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) are safe and effective surgical approaches for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy 3, 4. The two surgical approaches were initially reported in the 1940s and1950s and have been modified over time 3.

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of neck surgery that involves removing a damaged disc to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling.