Cervical anterior discectomy was introduced in the late 1950s. The main indication was radicular symptoms due to cervical degenerative disc disease. The results for this straightforward procedure are in most instances excellent. An overview is given of current anterior surgical possibilities including the necessity of implants. Attention is also given to possible future developments.
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