If you’ve been told you need spinal fusion surgery, one of your first questions is probably: “How long until I will be back to normal?” While most patients feel significantly better within three to six months after spinal fusion surgery, complete bone healing can take up to a year or longer. While spinal fusion is
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Spinal bone spurs, or osteophytes, often sound more alarming than they are. These bony projections form as the spine adapts to years of movement, stress, and natural wear. In many people, they cause no symptoms at all—but when they encroach on nearby nerves or the spinal cord, they can trigger sharp pain, stiffness, and even
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Few things are as frustrating as lying awake in pain, unable to find a comfortable position because of a herniated disc. The same spinal issue that makes it hard to sit or stand can make nights even worse, when pressure on the nerves intensifies and every small movement sends a jolt through your back or
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Dr. Todd Lanman has been named one of Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Doctors 2025, a peer-selected recognition honoring leaders in their field. Known for pioneering advancements in artificial disc replacement and motion-preserving spine surgery, Dr. Lanman continues to shape the future of spine care through innovation, research, and surgical excellence. Read the full issue here.
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In this episode of Spine Talks, Dr. Todd H. Lanman joins leading spine experts from across the United States for a coast-to-coast discussion on the future of disc replacement. The conversation explores motion preservation versus fusion, patient selection, regional adoption trends, training gaps, and the barriers that continue to shape cervical and lumbar disc replacement
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Dr. Todd H. Lanman, M.D. People seek advice from Dr. Todd H. Lanman when they anticipate undergoing spinal surgery. He has years of firsthand knowledge regarding spinal neurosurgeon cases. Dr. Lanman’s patients enjoy pain-free lives due to his approach to compassionate care. His medical perspective always incorporates comprehensive, holistic approaches before relying on surgery. Dr.
Read MoreAuthors Jason M. Cuellar, MD, PhD ∙ Todd Lanman, MD ∙ Nicole Mottole, BE ∙ Michael Wernke, RP, PhD ∙ Elizabeth Carruthers, ME ∙ Antonio Valdevit, PhD Background The purpose of this study was to examine facet contact forces above, below, and at surgical index levels induced by artificial disc implantation and compare the
Read MoreStudy Design This was a retrospective study with prospective patient contact attempted to collect current data. Objective The purpose was to investigate the incidence and reasons for lumbar total disk replacement (TDR) removal or revision. Summary of Background Data A concern regarding lumbar TDR was safety, particularly the need for device removal or revision.
Read MoreThe functional goals of cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) are to restore enough range of motion (ROM) to reduce the risk of accelerated adjacent segment degeneration but limit excessive motion to maintain a biomechanically stable index segment. This motion-range is termed the “Physiological mobility range.” Clinical studies report postoperative ROM averaged over all study subjects but they do not report what proportion of reconstructed segments yield ROM in the Physiological mobility range following CDA surgery.
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