The first anterior cervical interbody techniques were introduced by Cloward, and Robinson and Smith in the 1950s. Cloward's procedure involved insertion of a dowel graft following decompression.

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is a surgery to reduce or eliminate chronic pain in the neck and back due to a problem with the discs. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is an ...

There is no general consensus on the best surgical procedures for late-onset complications of cervical operations. We reported seven patients who had been treated effectively by multilevel anterior ...

The lymphatic system, made up of lymphoid tissues known as nodes and vessels, is part of the human immune system. It is involved in protecting the body against infection, by delivering immune cells, ...

Introduction: Cervical disc herniation (CDH) is a common condition, usually caused by excessive strain or trauma to the spine. Initially, it is treated conservatively; however, complex and resistant ...

FDA clears CORUS™ PCSS for multilevel circumferential cervical fusion procedures based on results from the prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled FUSE Study PLEASANTON, Calif., July 11, 2024 ...

Medical device manufacturers Nvision Biomedical Technologies and Watershed Idea Foundry have received FDA clearance for what is reportedly the world’s first 3D printed titanium anterior cervical plate ...

In anterior cervical fusion procedures, the procedure is performed through an incision on the front of the neck just to the side, to avoid the trachea, esophagus and thyroid gland. There was a major ...