ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) surgery typically results in a scar on the front of the neck; however, in most cases, the scar is barely noticeable after it heals. Dr. Lanman makes the smallest, cleanest incision he needs to perform ACDF. He also closes the incision with the utmost…
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Trapezius muscle pain is unfortunately common after cervical fusion surgery. The trapezius muscle is a large, flat muscle that spans the upper back and neck region. Cervical fusion surgery can alter biomechanics and increase stress on the surrounding muscles, including the trapezius. Detachment, weakness and atrophy of the trapezius muscle…
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Disc desiccation is the gradual loss of hydration (water) of an intervertebral disc in the spine, which leads to disc dehydration and disc degeneration. Disc desiccation is an inevitable part of aging, but some things can make disc desiccation worse. Dr. Todd Lanman is a world expert in diagnosing and…
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In the elite circles of neurosurgery, Dr. Todd H. Lanman is universally recognized as the foremost authority, especially in the specialized field of spinal health. With more than three decades of unmatched experience, Dr. Lanman has risen to become the quintessential spinal surgeon for Hollywood’s elite, legendary musicians, and top executives. Operating from his private practice in
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Modernizing approaches to spinal care, Dr. Todd H. Lanman introduces groundbreaking techniques in Restorative Motion Surgery. As an expert in spinal health, Dr. Lanman has over thirty years of experience innovating in the world of spinal neurosurgery and being a reputable advocate for the modernization of cervical and lumbar spine surgery. Dr. Lanman champions the
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Continued innovation in spine techniques and technology are reshaping what the “gold standard” will be. Nine spine surgeons discuss what that gold standard could look like. Question: What will the new gold standard of spine surgery look like? Todd Lanman, MD. ADR Spinal Restoration Center (Beverly Hills, Calif.): Artificial joint replacements have transformed orthopedic
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.
Read MoreMotion of a solid body involves translation and rotation. Few investigations examine the isolated translational and rotational components associated with disc arthroplasty devices. This study investigates single- and multi-level cervical disc arthroplasty with respect to index and adjacent level range of motion. The investigators hypothesized that single- and multilevel cervical disc replacement will lead to comparable or improved motion at implanted and adjacent levels.
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