Spinal tumors are abnormal growths that develop within or around the spinal cord and vertebrae. Although some are benign, others can be malignant or cause significant damage by compressing nerves, weakening the spine, or disrupting normal neurological function. These tumors may originate in the spine or spread there from other parts of the body. Regardless
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Spinal arthritis—also known as spinal osteoarthritis or spondylosis—is a degenerative condition that affects the cartilage, discs, and joints along the spine. This chronic condition often leads to stiffness, reduced mobility, and persistent back or neck pain that worsens over time. For many, the gradual onset of symptoms can be mistaken for ordinary aging, which delays
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When a sudden impact from a car accident, sports injury, or fall damages your spine, the immediate pain is often just the beginning of a much longer journey. What many people don’t realize is that spinal injuries can trigger a cascade of changes in your neck that lead to chronic pain lasting months, years, 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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