Los Angeles spinal neurosurgeon Dr. Todd H. Lanman continues to be at the forefront of spinal artificial disc replacement technology, once again leading the release of a new FDA-approved disc replacement device with the M6-C, a device with the first-ever viscoelastic core, which for the first time will mimic the natural structure and movement of
Read MoreSpinal neurosurgeon Todd Lanman, MD, will begin implanting Orthofix’s FDA-approved M6-C disc replacement device in patients with cervical disc degeneration. Three takeaways: 1. Dr. Lanman founded Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery, which is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center, both in Los Angeles. 2. He will begin implanting the M6-C
Read MoreDr. Lanman to begin implanting M6 device in patients suffering from cervical disc degeneration as soon as June. Los Angeles spinal neurosurgeon Dr. Todd H. Lanman continues to be at the forefront of spinal artificial disc replacement technology, once again leading the release of a new FDA-approved disc replacement device with the M6-C, a device
Read MoreOBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess long-term clinical safety and effectiveness in patients undergoing anterior cervical surgery using the Prestige LP artificial disc replacement (ADR) prosthesis to treat degenerative cervical spine disease at 2 adjacent levels compared with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Read More…
Read MoreOBJECTIVE The authors compared the efficacy and safety of arthroplasty using the Prestige LP cervical disc with those of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) at 2 adjacent levels. METHODS Patients from 30 investigational sites were randomized to 1 of 2 groups: investigational patients (209) underwent
Read MoreTodd H. Lanman, MD, FAANS, FACS (et al) Many lumbar disc prostheses are constantly in development. The goal in each is to preserve mobility in patients with degenerative disc disease. In this study, Dr. Lanman and his colleagues examine the advantages and disadvantage of lumbar artificial disc replacement (ADR) compared with anterior interbody fusion
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