Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common surgical procedure used to treat conditions affecting the cervical spine, such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis. While ACDF is ...

Furthermore, a study analyzing the outcomes of patients treated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) after cranial traction found that this method is effective, although certain ...

and the anterior approach, in which the intervertebral disc is removed and the remaining vertebral bones are fused to create more space in the spinal canal. This procedure is known as an anterior ...

There are also risks associated with any surgery. Surgical options for neck arthritis include: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF): A surgery approached from the front of the throat to ...

Obesity was found to be an independent risk factor for postoperative pulmonary embolism in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion patients, according to a stud ...

There are also risks associated with any surgery. Surgical options for neck arthritis include: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF): A surgery approached from the front of the throat to ...

Cervical stenosis is the narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck. It is a common cause of neck pain and is more common in elderly patients. Up to 26% percent of people over the age of 64 may have ...

Cervical Cancer Deaths in Young Women Plummet After Introduction of HPV Vaccine Nov. 27, 2024 — Researchers found a reduction in cervical cancer mortality in women under the age of 25 ...

Cervical cancer symptoms are often absent in the early stages and may only become apparent when the disease is more advanced. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom overall, often ...

In this series, outpatient ACDF+P was not associated with a significant difference in outcome or complications compared with inpatient ACDF+P. Optimal criteria regarding age and medical ...