Anterior Cervical Fusion Cage
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What is an Anterior Cervical Fusion Cage?
The ACDF surgery is primarily directed at alleviating neck pain, numbness, or weakness that result from a damaged disc in the cervical spine. The cervical spine, being essential for head support and a variety of movements, can cause such symptoms when a disc is impaired, as it may exert pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots.

During ACDF, the anterior cervical fusion cage is implanted. It functions as a spacer, preserving the height of the disc space following the removal of the damaged disc. This is crucial for maintaining the correct alignment of adjacent vertebrae and averting their collapse. Moreover, the cage offers a structure for bone growth. As time passes, bone tissue can infiltrate and surround the cage, leading to a firm fusion between the vertebrae. This fusion serves to stabilize the spine and mitigate the potential for further damage or the recurrence of the initial symptoms.

How Does an Anterior Cervical Fusion Cage Work?
An anterior cervical fusion cage is a specifically engineered medical implant with the key objective of stabilizing the spine and facilitating bone healing. During the Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) procedure, when inserted into the neck area, it undertakes multiple essential functions. Firstly, it acts as a spacer, ensuring the maintenance of an appropriate distance between the vertebrae. This is vital as it helps to prevent the vertebrae from collapsing onto one another after the damaged disc has been removed. Secondly, it provides a scaffold for the growth of new bone tissue. The porous structure or surface design of the fusion cage allows osteoblasts (bone-forming cells) to attach and proliferate, gradually filling the space within and around the cage. As a result, a solid bony union is formed between the adjacent vertebrae over time, which significantly enhances the long-term stability of the spine and promotes the overall success of the ACDF surgery, ultimately leading to the relief of symptoms such as neck pain, numbness, and weakness caused by the original spinal disorder.
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