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Fusion - After removing a disk from the front (anterior), your surgeon may fuse the vertebrae above and below it. This limits movement, helping to relieve pressure and pain. First, the surgeon enlarges the space between the vertbrae. The surgeon then "plugs" the space with a cylinder or wedge-shaped bone graft. Metal plates may be added. As you heal, the graft and vertbrae grow together. After fusion, your ability to bend your neck may be slightly restricted.