When facing a spine condition that may require surgery, many patients wonder whether they should see a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic spine surgeon. Both specialists are highly trained in diagnosing and treating spinal disorders, but their backgrounds, surgical focus, and treatment approaches differ in important ways. Understanding these differences can help you make an informed
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Back surgery can relieve pressure on nerves and improve mobility, but it also carries the risk of nerve injury. Understanding the symptoms of nerve damage after back surgery is important for early recognition and treatment. Nerve damage may result from direct trauma during the procedure, prolonged nerve compression, or postoperative inflammation and scarring. Symptoms can
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Osteoporosis represents one of the most significant threats to spine health, particularly as we age. This “silent disease” weakens bones throughout the body, making them fragile and prone to fractures. Spinal compression fractures from osteoporosis occur more than a million times per year. They often occur without warning during everyday activities like bending, lifting, or
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Dr. Todd H. Lanman, globally recognized for his leadership in motion-preserving spine surgery, was featured in USA Today for his upcoming presentation at the prestigious Total Disc Arthroplasty Masterclass in Amsterdam. Representing the U.S. among an elite international faculty, Dr. Lanman will spotlight advanced ADR strategies for complex cervical and lumbar cases—reinforcing his role in
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In this episode of The Spine Pod, Dr. Todd H. Lanman shares how his personal experience with 11 spine surgeries shaped his motion-first approach to care. He dives into the evolution of artificial disc replacement, fusion reversal, and how ADR Spine is building a national network focused on preserving mobility. A must-listen for anyone
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World-renowned spinal neurosurgeon and motion preservation expert Dr. Todd H. Lanman will join an elite international faculty at the Total Disc Arthroplasty Masterclass in Amsterdam on June 20, 2025. Dr. Lanman will deliver a series of educational presentations and case-based discussions on the expanding indications for total disc replacement (TDR)-including highly complex cases. 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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