Outcome Study of Patients Treated With Translational Cervical Plate Used to Treat Degenerative Disc Disease

Inclusion Criteria: * One to four levels (consecutive) cervical degenerative disc disease between C2 and C7, defined as at least one of the following: * disc herniation * axial neck pain (with or without radiculopathy or myelopathy) caused by spondylosis * functional deficit * neurological deficit which significantly limits patient's normal living * One to four cervical levels to be plated * Patient is skeletally mature and at least 18 years of age * Patient signs consent form * Patient is available for long term (24 month) follow-up * Etiology must be confirmed by MRI or CT Exclusion Criteria: * Spondylolisthesis greater than grade 1 at either level(s) to be instrumented * Indications for complete corpectomy of any involved levels * Posterior instrumentation is necessary at same levels * More than one previous failed anterior fusion attempt at the involved level(s) * Has had more than one previous open, posterior, spine surgical procedures at the involved level(s) or pre-op instability on Flexion/Extension radiographs. * Pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant during the study follow-up period * Has a known sensitivity to device materials * Mentally incompetent or prisoner * Currently a participant in a study related to the treatment of cervical spinal disorders * Pre-op instability\>3mm on flexion/extension X-rays