The device is placed into the intervertebral space following discectomy.

A cutting tool for bone, cartilage, and disk removal includes a body with a first radial array of helical flutes formed along the body with a continuous radius in a first helical direction.

Sometimes fusions are done along with a discectomy, while at other times the discectomy is given alone.

This insertion is accomplished by performing a partial discectomy in the affected region.

Generally, a procedure called a discectomy is performed.

Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion ( ACDF )

Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion ( ACDF )

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The standard operation nowadays is the so-called microsurgical discectomy.

Discectomy – complete or partial removal of the herniated disk.

Anterior Cervical Decompression (Discectomy): A discectomy is a surgery done to remove a herniated disc from the spinal canal.

Discectomy literally means "cutting out the disc.

Discectomy- The herniated disk is removed partially or completely.

The device is designed to be placed into the inter-vertebral space following discectomy.

Systems and methods for minimally invasive discectomy procedures are described herein.