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Surgery to remove degenerated discs in the neck can be performed safely in outpatient setting

Surgery to remove multiple herniated or degenerated discs in the neck, a procedure known as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), can be safely performed in an outpatient setting in select ...
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Pseudarthrosis following single-level ACDF is five times more likely when a PEEK interbody device is used

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (OCTOBER 30, 2018). In spine surgery, "arthrodesis" is the term used to describe fusion of adjacent vertebrae following removal of an intervertebral disc. Arthrodesis is achieved ...
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One- vs two-level ACDF and disc replacement study shows trend of poorer results with two-level fusion

However, a two-level fusion, even though still a good operation, does not have the same efficiency as a one-level fusion or single- or two-level TDR. This suggests that fusing multiple levels may not ...
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One-level ACDF patients had better 5-year outcomes than multi-level patients

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. One-level and two-level anterior cervical discectomy and ...
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Study: Surgery for herniated discs in neck can be safely performed in outpatient setting

Surgery to remove multiple herniated or degenerated discs in the neck, a procedure known as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), can be safely performed in an outpatient setting in select ...