IntroductionSpinal fusion offers the surgeon an opportunity to remove the pathologic process, eliminate painful motion and obtain decompression of the neural elements. 1 Fusion is at present the gold standard treatment for herniated cervical discs. Currently, over 95% fusion rate occurs after application of anterior cervical implants 2 . The indications for anterior cervical discectomy
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