An anterior cervical discectomy with fusion three levels is a surgical procedure that may be performed when herniated discs (three) pinch a nerve in the neck and non-surgical treatment has not resulted in sufficient relief. The incision is made in the front of the spine through the throat area. After the three discs are removed, a bone graft is inserted to fuse together the bones above and below the disc space. The primary symptoms of an anterior cervical discectomy are usually numbness, weakness and/or pain in the arm and neck.