The Benefits of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

 Fusion surgery is typically considered to be a beneficial solution to dealing with bone spurs, herniated   discs or pinched nerves.

·        It helps reduce the instability and movement caused by bulging discs or deteriorating cartilage.

·      The goal of the anterior fusion procedure is to get rid of excessive motion and offer spinal stability by eliminating damaged discs and substituting them with a new bone graft.

·         Here are more details on why you should probably talk to your doctor about this particular procedure.

 Natural process

·        Successful Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion surgery often results in connecting two or more vertebrae to help promote strength and stability in the damaged spine area.

·        While all the required preparatory work is finished during surgery, the vertebrae fusion is left to happen as a natural process, after surgery.

·     This is what makes the procedure a successful one. A good recovery that brings about a successful fusion will offer great stability for your spine for several years.

Offers better access for the surgeon

·    The choice of how to handle the spine is made by the surgeon after examining the compressive   pathology location.

·      Depending on where the actual problem area is and how your cervical region is aligned, the surgeon   will choose whether the surgery would be successful if approached posteriorly or anteriorly.

Quick recovery

·     If your spinal injury is attended to prior to the point of irreparable damage, you can heal quickly and experience a considerable degree of pain relief.

·       You can leave the spine clinicthe next day.

Significant relief from pain and symptoms

·     Osteoarthritis and cervical herniated discs are some of the more typical causes of acute arm and neck pain.

·       A successful Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion surgery can help correct the root cause and offer relief from the pain associated along with other symptoms. 

The spine surgeon at Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic is backed by years of training and experience to deal with complex cases. You can book a consultation with Dr. Adam Lewis to weigh the risks and benefits and decide if ACDF surgery is a fitting option for you.

To know more, visit us online to learn more about anterior cervical discectomy and fusion and other methods of minimally invasive spine surgery or to schedule a consultation. We’ll find a solution that works for you! Call us at (601) 366-1011.