ReviewCureus2018
Anterior Techniques in Managing Cervical Disc Disease.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 25 citations in OpenAlex.
- Advantages of 3-dimensional exoscope-assisted anterior cervical spine surgery: A meta-analysis.Acta neurochirurgica · 2023Pooled it
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with self-locking standalone cage for the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease in patients over 80 years.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2025Article
- Causal relationships between dietary factors and spinal diseases: a univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Does Facet Distraction Affect Patient Outcomes After ACDF?Global spine journal · 2023Article
- Mechanical performance of porous biomimetic intervertebral body fusion devices: an in vitro biomechanical study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- A comparison of in-hospital outcomes after elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in cases with and without Parkinson's Disease.North American Spine Society journal · 2022Article
- A lattice topology optimization of cervical interbody fusion cage and finite element comparison with ZK60 and Ti-6Al-4V cages.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Article
- High-Entry Vertebral Artery Variant during Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.Case reports in orthopedics · 2021Article
- Outcomes After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Stand-Alone Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis.Global spine journal · 2020Article
- Dysphagia rates in single- and multiple-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery: a meta-analysis.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2020Article
- Interface Fixation Using Absorbable Screws versus Plate Fixation in Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion for Two-Level Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2020Article
- Four- and five-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with iliac crest autologous bone graft and plate-screw fixation: Radiographic and clinical outcomes with minimum 2-year follow-up.Journal of craniovertebral junction & spineArticle
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Surgical treatment may be indicated for select patients with cervical disc disease, whether it is cervical disc herniation or spondylosis due to degenerative changes, acute cervical injury due to trauma, or other underlying cervical pathology. Currently, there are various surgical techniques, including anterior, posterior, or combined approaches, in addition to new interventions being utilized in practice. Ideally, the surgical approach should be selected in consideration of each patient's clinical presentation, imaging findings, and overall medical comorbidities on an individual basis. But the unique advantages and disadvantages of each surgical technique often complicate the therapy choice in managing cervical disc diseases. Although anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is the most widely accepted procedure performed for both single and multi-level cervical disc diseases, there are multiple modifications to this technique. Surgeons have access to different types of plates, screws, and cages and can adopt newer advances in the field such as stand-alone and minimally invasive techniques when indicated. In short, no consensus exists in terms of a single approach that is preferred for all patients. This article aims to review the standard of care for management of cervical disc disease with a focus on the surgical techniques and, in particular, the anterior approach, exploring the various surgical options within this technique.
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