ACDF spine surgery is routinely performed at Spine Associates of New Jersey in Cedar Knolls (Morris County). Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery (ACDF) a surgical procedure performed by the best in class board certified orthopedic spine surgeons to reduce pressure on the spinal nerves and/or the spinal cord due to compression from a herniated disc or bone spur after conservative treatments have been exhausted. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a spinal surgery operation that is performed on the upper back/neck area. The operation is two-fold, combining a discectomy and fusion surgery and essentially consists of removing the damaged disc and then promoting bone growth and stability between the vertebrae.
ACDF surgery is a very common procedure performed by the NYC spine surgeon and has a long and studied record of consistent positive outcomes.
In addition to appropriate diagnostic tests, prior to recommending anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery, several factors will be considered by your spine surgeon such as your age, health status, lifestyle, and anticipated level of activity following surgery.
For the surgical treatment of a herniated disc in the neck, the NJ spine surgeon commonly recommends an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery, known as “ACDF.” This is a highly successful surgery for pain relief, with a very quick recovery. Sometimes a smaller surgery, called microdiscectomy (removal of fragments of a herniated disc through a small incision) can be performed, which does not require fusing any of the bones together. Finally, disc replacement technology is available, and appropriate in a select few cases.
Why Do I Need Cervical (Neck) Surgery
If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc or bone spurs can form when the joints of the spine calcify, this can result in:
- Pain in the neck and/or arms
- Decreased balance
- You have been diagnosed with cervical degeneration which requires surgery
- Lack of coordination
- Numbness or weakness in the arms, forearms, or fingers
- You have been diagnosed with compression of either the nerve roots in the cervical spine or compression of the spinal cord itself
- Painkillers, rest, exercises, and injections have not alleviated your pain
- There is a likelihood of serious complications involving the nerves if left untreated
- The pain in your neck, upper back, and arms are having a profound effect on your quality of life
Doctor’s note: You will be able to walk the first day after the anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery. Dr. McCance will provide you with specific instructions including exercises to support recovery.
Our orthopedic spine surgery practice office specializes in taking exceptional care of each patient from the initial consultation to the post-operative period. The honor and privilege of caring for our patients come with the responsibility and dedication of the surgeon’s staff to the utmost standard of excellence in patient care and final surgical outcome.
Our orthopedic spine surgery practice office specializes in taking exceptional care of each patient from the initial consultation to the post-operative period. The honor and privilege of caring for our patients come with the responsibility and dedication of the surgeon’s staff to the utmost standard of excellence in patient care and final surgical outcome.
Our best in class Cedar Knolls (Morris County) back & neck pain diagnosis & surgery practice, Spine Associates of New Jersey, is honored to provide you with highly personalized and comprehensive care. Our philosophy of direct management of your case by an expert spine surgeon has made us one of the most trusted and respected spine surgery practices in NYC and NJ and the world. Feel free to contact the back & neck pain diagnosis and spine surgery specialists today and start yourself on the road to recovery.
Spine Associates of New Jersey
218 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 11352
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
(973) 657-6771
Spine Associates of NYC
1155 Park Avenue, Suite E
New York, NY 10128
(212) 360-6500
