Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery, led by renowned spinal surgeon Dr. Todd H. Lanman, is at the forefront of spinal health and treatment for herniated discs. With decades of experience and expertise in advanced surgical techniques like artificial disc replacement, Dr. Todd Lanman offers comprehensive care for patients suffering from spinal conditions. Exercise can strengthen the muscles
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Motion-preserving spine surgery is an advanced treatment option designed to address spinal conditions while preserving the natural movement of the spine.
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A sudden fall, a car accident, or even a simple twist while lifting groceries – these everyday events can lead to spinal fractures that drastically alter your quality of life. Spinal fractures occur when one or more vertebrae in your spine break, causing pain, instability, and in severe cases, nerve damage or paralysis. Early detection is critical – when diagnosed promptly, treatment can prevent further damage to your delicate spinal cord, reduce inflammation, and significantly improve your chances of recovery. Whether caused by trauma, osteoporosis, or other underlying conditions, recognizing the warning signs of a spinal fracture could be the difference between a successful recovery and long-term disability.
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Dr. Todd Lanman and Dr. Jared Ament have performed the first known procedure combining the Motus total joint replacement and the TOPS system at adjacent spinal levels. The case involved a patient with severe facet disease, treated with Motus at L5-S1 and the TOPS system at L4-L5. This innovative construct represents a new milestone
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Dr. Todd H. Lanman, a renowned spine surgeon at Cedars-Sinai and expert in artificial disc replacement, was a recent guest on the Becker’s Healthcare Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast. In this episode, he discusses the latest advancements in disc replacement technology, the challenges surrounding insurance approvals, and the expanding role of restorative motion surgery as an
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Motion-Preserving Surgery Did you know that at one time, chronic hip or knee pain was treated with joint fusion? Orthopedic surgeons would fuse the knee or hip joints together. While the fusion surgery relieved pain, it also meant a life without movement of that joint. Today, surgeons replace the knee or the hip with an
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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