ACDF is used when a herniated disc in the neck compresses a nerve and causes neck pain with symptoms traveling down the arm, including numbness and tingling, known as radiculopathy. Treatment usually starts with physical therapy, medications, and sometimes injections. When those options fail, surgery may be the next step. This procedure is performed through a small, cosmetic incision placed in the natural creases of the neck. It typically takes about one hour, involves minimal blood loss, and ha