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Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) subsidence

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

From the case: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) subsidence

Modality: X-ray

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ACDF subsidence: post op

Case Discussion:

This patient underwent an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with disc spacer. Over the course of 10 months significant subsidence develops, with the spacer gradually sinking into the superior endplate of C6.

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