Recommendation of an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

Outcome: pre-suit settlement for $165,000.00

Description: 34 year old man was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a moderate impact (i.e, less than $3000.00 in property damage). The Orthopedic Spine Surgeon recommended an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion as a result of right sided radiculopathy and a herniation at C4-5 with encroachment on the thecal sac.