… without fusion yields satisfactory results. Spontaneous vertebral fusion occurs in most of
these cases, and there are no … This study documented that there is no significant difference in …

… Hankinson HL, Wilson CB: Use of the operating microscope in anterior cervical discectomy
without fusion. J Neurosurg 43:452-456, 1975 6. Hirsch C, Wickbom I, Lidstr6m A, et al: …

… Performing anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (ACDF) has proven to be successful in
… has not been proven to be better than anterior cervical discectomy without fusion (ACD) [20]. …

… When I perform a discectomy without fusion, in my judgement, it is preferable to remove
the annulus and the posterior longitudinal ligament. If the annulus and/or the posterior …

… In this study, we reviewed a single surgeon’s consecutive series of anterior cervical discectomies
with fusion, but without fixation, to assess the fusion rate and complication rate with the …

… Although several studies have shown that MI-PCF/PCD is an effective option in the
treatment of cervical radiculopathy, to our knowledge, no study has investigated the need for …

… Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a safe and effective intervention to treat
cervical … patients achieved fusion at C6–7; and no patients achieved fusion at C7–T1. Time to …

… We conclude anterior cervical decompression without fusion can be associated with
good clinical results that are sustained in patients with predominant acute soft disc prolapse …

… One of the main reasons why discectomy without fusion was adopted in our institution in
1976 and has remained the method of choice in the surgical management of cervical …

… cervical spine. However, it has never been shown that either technique of fusion is superior
to a simple discectomy without fusion… after anterior cervical discectomy with or without fusion …