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. 2017 May 31;7(6):572–586. doi: 10.1177/2192568217699208

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Figure 3. — Illustrative case demonstrating a 3-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). (A) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine demonstrating multilevel cervical stenosis due to disc herniation from C4-C6. (B) Lateral cervical radiograph demonstrated multilevel advanced degenerative disc disease and straightening of the normal cervical lordosis. (B) ACDF extending from the C4-C7 levels with interbody graft seen at the C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 levels.