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Anterior controllable antedisplacement and fusion (ACAF) is becoming globally regarded as the go-to operative technique for the treatment of ossification of spine ligaments (OSL). Suitable for spinal surgeons and rehabilitation physicians at all levels, this timely reference can help make the surgical intervention of OSL much safer, easier, and more effective. It offers thorough case presentations and discussions on the application of ACAF in the treatment of OSL, ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), ossification of ligamentum flavum (OLF), and spinal stenosis. Describes how to successfully complete an ACAF operation, including surgical instruments, techniques, procedures, and associated key tips.  Presents typical clinical cases and covers post-operative rehabilitation of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of cervical spine and cervical spinal canal stenosis.  Offers systematic discussions of the clinical and theoretical sources of ACAF technology, and clearly describes the process and details of this technology.  Reviews past treatment methods of ACAF-related cervical diseases and the evolution of cervical surgery.  Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource. 

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Chief Physician of the Department of Spine Surgery in Changzheng Hospital, and Chairman of Academic Association: Chinese Spine Society of Medicine Education(CSSME).

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