Evaluation of Functional and Radiological Outcomes Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Plating: A Prospective Study

Background: Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common cause of neck pain, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. When conservative treatment fails, surgical intervention is required. Anterior cervical discectomy and plating (ACDP) is widely used for neural decompression and spinal stabilization, offering improved fusion rates and maintenance of cervical alignment. Materials and Methods: This prospective study will include 30 patients undergoing ACDP for cervical disc disease. Functional outcomes will be evaluated using the neck disability index (NDI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Radiological assessment will include fusion status and cervical alignment over a follow-up period of 12 months. Postoperative complications will also be recorded. Results: Significant improvement in NDI and VAS scores will be observed during follow-up. High fusion rates with good maintenance of cervical alignment are expected. Complications will be minimal and manageable. Conclusion: ACDP will be an effective and reliable procedure for cervical disc disease, providing excellent functional recovery and favorable radiological outcomes with a low complication rate.