Blausen Medical Library Animation Example (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption As part of an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedure, a metal brace with screws will be secured to the vertebrae to keep it stable. Credit Blausen/UT Cockrell School of Engineering Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.