Anterior Cervical Fusion

This video shows the steps involved in an anterior cervical fusion operation. This is one of the more common and successful operations currently performed for treatment of cervical spine disorders. The video starts after two abnormal cervical discs have been removed and shows the steps involved in the fusion process. For more informtion about this and other neurosurgical procedures, visit www.pakzaban.com or visit my eMedicine article entitled “Spinal Instability and Spinal Fusion Surgery.”

Steps in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Steps in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion


A) Disc has been removed. B) Bone graft being harvested. C) Bone Graft. D) Graft inserted into disc space. E) Plate placed.

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