Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion techniques: Bone graft, biologics, interbody spacers, and plating options

Alfred J. Pisano, Tyler K. Short, Peter M. Formby, Melvin D. Helgeson*

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Abstract

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a highly successful procedure for patients with a variety of cervical pathologies. While autograft bone has been the mainstay for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion since the procedure's inception, there are a host of autograft substitutes to consider in addition to graft adjuncts and disparate fixation methods. In the present article we describe the basic principles, techniques, and latest clinical data on some of the many options available to the treating surgeon.

Original languageEnglish
Article number564
Pages (from-to)84-89
Number of pages6
JournalSeminars in Spine Surgery
Volume28
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes

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