Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion

Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion

(Includes fusions with metallic and other implants, bone grafting procedures, and spinal instrumentation, microsurgical decompression)

Procedure performed to remove pressure from the spinal cord and/or nerve roots through the removal of intervertebral discs. Bone or strut grafts, with or without the addition of supporting titanium plates and screws, are then inserted to replace removed discs, and fuse the vertebra to achieve stability.

(Pre-operation guidelines)  (Post-operation guidelines English | Spanish)