Complications Associated With Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) and Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA): A Five-Year Analysis in a Single Neurosurgical Department in New Zealand

Abstract

Samuel Rajadurai, Rakesh Biju, Annika Mascarenhas, Felipe Molina, Peter Gan, Zakier Hussain, Thirayan Muthu and Sami Raunio

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a commonly performed spinal procedure used to manage a variety of cervical spine disorders. It is often considered the gold standard treatment for cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy secondary to prolapsed intervertebral disc, spondylosis, degenerative disc disease and trauma [1,2].

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