Minimally invasive spine surgery has revolutionized the way surgeons treat spinal conditions. Designed to reduce recovery time and preserve mobility, minimally invasive spine surgery offers patients faster relief with fewer risks compared to traditional open procedures. As a global leader in motion preservation, Dr. Todd Lanman discusses into how successful these surgeries truly are and
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Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, and the L4-L5 disc space is often the culprit. When non-surgical treatments fail, artificial disc replacement may provide lasting relief while preserving spinal motion. As a world-renowned spinal neurosurgeon, Dr. Todd Lanman specializes in advanced motion-preserving techniques to restore mobility and
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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a common spinal condition that can cause chronic pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. When conservative treatments fail, surgery may be the best option to restore function and relieve pain. This guide explores the success rates of various surgical options, including spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement, with insights from leading
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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.
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Dr. Todd H. Lanman, founder of Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery and ADR Spine, presented the first public results from the Synergy Disc® 1-Level IDE Clinical Trial at DOCS Health’s 7th Annual Spine Arthroplasty Summit in Beverly Hills. The multicenter study of 175 patients demonstrated that the Synergy Disc® achieved statistically significant improvements in pain and function
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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