Wilson D H, Campbell D D
J Neurosurg. 1977 Oct;47(4):551-5. doi: 10.3171/jns.1977.47.4.0551.
Anterior cervical discectomy without bone grafting may become the procedure of choice for acute cervical disc protrusions. This operation was performed on 71 patients, all of whom were followed from 1 to 6 years. Complications were minor in nature. The results were excellent and sustained.