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ACDF:
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
ALIF:
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion.
Annulus:
The outer layer of the intervertebral disc, which is located between the vertebral bodies. The annulus is made of collagen fibers.
Anterior:
A term which describes the front of an object.
Apophyseal Joints:
Joints located in the posterior arch of the vertebral column. Also known as Facet Joints.
Autograft:
Bone which is taken usually from the patient's pelvis in order to fuse the spine.
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