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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Herniated discs are a common cause of back and leg pain, affecting millions of adults each year. While most cases improve with conservative treatment, some individuals continue to experience debilitating symptoms that interfere with daily life. In these situations, surgery may offer a path to lasting relief. For appropriately selected patients, herniated disc surgery can
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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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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
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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
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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