Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
The Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey provides comprehensive treatment plans by the most highly skilled Orthopedic Spine specialists.
What is Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion?
The cervical spine connects the skull to
- Incision. A small incision is made on the throat.
- Exposure. Muscles are gently retracted so the cervical spine can be viewed.
- Discectomy. Tiny instruments are used to carefully remove the damaged disc.
- Implant insertion. A bone graft packed spacer is inserted between adjacent vertebrae.
- Fusion. Rods or plates and screws are used to fixate adjacent vertebrae.
Nerve compression symptom relief may occur very quickly because the nerve is no longer compressed after surgery. Pain relief occurs as bone graft fuses with
What Conditions Does Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Treat?
A herniated disc is a disc that slips or protrudes into the spinal canal and pinches a spinal nerve root. Symptoms of a cervical herniated disc include:
- Neck pain
- Numbness
- Upper extremity pain
- Weakness
An ACDF is usually recommended to treat a severely herniated disc that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment options. Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey board-certified and fellowship-trained spine specialists Dr. Ramil Bhatnager, Dr. Joel Goldstein and Dr. Michael Lospinuso perform ACDF procedures. If you experience herniated disc symptoms, please do not delay a diagnosis. Contact Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey to make an appointment.


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Dr. Goldstein has been extremely helpful in treating my lower back pain. Before surgery, he explained the entire procedure and answered my many questions.
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