Herniated Disc : A spinal disc may bulge out of its normal position due to accidents, sudden jerks, extreme neck movements, or lifting heavy objects.
In severe cases, the disc may detach completely, leading to a condition called extrusion, where the displaced disc compresses the spinal cord within the spinal canal.

Disc Degeneration : Wear and tear of the spinal disc, commonly associated with aging, can lead to chronic neck pain and nerve-related issues.

Nerve Compression and Pain : Compression of the cervical spine nerves due to a herniated disc can result in severe pain, tingling, and numbness extending from the neck to the arm and fingers.

ACDF is typically recommended when non-surgical treatments fail to provide adequate relief from symptoms.

Alternate Name
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Body Location
Cervical spine (neck)
Procedure Type
Surgical, invasive procedure