ACDF for Cervical Radiculopathy
Published by Dr. Mayur Kardile — Pune Spine Institute
Case Overview
A 51-year-old gentleman presented with pain and weakness in the right arm. He was having difficulty with activities requiring arm strength and the pain was radiating from the neck into his arm.
MRI revealed foraminal narrowing and nerve root compression at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 — three levels of cervical nerve root compression.
C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery was performed to relieve the pressure on the cervical nerve roots. This surgery was done through a small transverse incision over the front of the neck.
The patient regained full strength in his right arm over a period of 6 months after the surgery. ACDF is one of the most commonly performed spine surgeries worldwide and has an excellent safety profile when done through the anterior approach.
Key Case Highlights
- 151-year-old with right arm pain and weakness
- 2MRI: three-level foraminal stenosis at C4-5, C5-6, C6-7
- 3Three-level ACDF performed through small incision at front of neck
- 4Full arm strength restored over 6 months
- 5ACDF is among the most commonly performed spine surgeries worldwide
- 6Anterior approach provides direct access to disc with minimal risk
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MS Orth | DNB | MCh (Toronto) | FRCSC
Fellowship-trained spine surgeon from Toronto. Trained in North America with expertise in complex deformity correction, minimally invasive surgery, and revision spine procedures.
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