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The duration of the operation is variable depending on how many levels need to be fused. For a 1 level ACDF, typical surgery time is 1.5 hours, for a 2 level ACDF, surgery time is 2-2.5 hours, and for a 3 level ACDF, surgery typically lasts around 2.5-3.0 hours.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) ACDF is the acronym for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. ACDF surgery is performed to treat spinal cord and nerve root compression that can be caused by disorders, including degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, and spondylosis. The purpose of ACDF is to reduce neck and/or arm pain and stabilize the spine.