Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is a common, generally safe surgical procedure to treat herniated or degenerated discs in the neck by removing the damaged disc through a small front-neck incision and fusing the vertebrae with a graft and often a plate. It effectively relieves pressure on nerves/spinal cord to treat pain, weakness, or numbness. Recovery usually allows for returning to light, daily activities within 3-4 months, with full fusion taking 6-12 months.