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In Becker’s most recent Ask Spine Surgeons serie

In Becker’s most recent Ask Spine Surgeons series, the publication spoke with top spine surgeons around the country to learn more about challenges and threats affecting spine care.

Here’s a bit of what Dr. Lanman had to say:

“The biggest threats to spinal surgeons who perform motion-preservation surgery are the insurance companies themselves. They routinely use third-party administrators to review authorization, and predictably, artificial disc replacement procedures are frequently denied reimbursement. Our practice finds it difficult to get approvals for even simple disc replacement surgeries that should be authorized without question.”

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Why is ADR often the best option for back pain?

Why is ADR often the best option for back pain?

If spine pain is discogenic (or, related to degenerative discs), the best option is to replace these discs because ADR allows motion and stabilizes the spine, while fusion limits motion.

People today want to keep moving and stay active as we live longer. ADR allows for this active lifestyle by preserving motion, reducing pain, and allowing you to be functional again.
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56 year old woman with severe neck snd left arm pa

56 year old woman with severe neck snd left arm pain. She had giant bone spurs compressing her nerve roots causing nerve pain. This first picture is before. The second is after. The next few are the sequences done at surgery. The final is a video showing a complete invite joint removal to totally decompress the nerves on her left side. You can see the vertebral artery pulsating there. The surgery must not injure that v blood vessel or the patient can stroke and die.
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Wondering how ADR can change your life? I have und

Wondering how ADR can change your life? I have undergone several lumbar Artificial Disc Replacements. Of the eleven back surgeries I have had, my ADR surgery was the most impactful. While a few other fusions since then have relieved some of my back pain, they didn’t create that same life-changing result.

This is why our spinal surgeons look to see if ADR is possible for our patients instead of fusions. When it’s the right choice, ADR can bring back mobility while relieving pain.

Take a look at the x-rays of one of my patients before and after ADR. As an avid golfer, this patient was back on the course in no time after recovery.
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My team laughs. Salmon and veggies. Fiji water. Sa

My team laughs. Salmon and veggies. Fiji water. Same lunch every day. It’s good!
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For many patients who live active, athletic lives,

For many patients who live active, athletic lives, not being able to exercise is one of the hardest parts of developing degenerative disc disease or a spinal injury. Whether you’re recovering from surgery or simply trying to regain muscle tone lost due to inactivity, Emsculpt may help you get back to an active life and your previous workout routine faster.

With over 20,000 neuromuscular contractions in a 20-30 minute in-office session, Emsculpt can improve the strength and tone of muscles in a way traditional exercise can’t offer, and it may reduce back pain.

Get more information about Emsculpt and learn whether it may be able to support you on your recovery journey when you contact our office at frontdesk@spine.md.
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Much like a hybrid car that has a new electric eng

Much like a hybrid car that has a new electric engine and a more traditional gasoline one, sometimes cervical spine surgeries require both a new and traditional combined solution.

If you have several degenerative discs in your neck, some may not be suitable for ADR, which is likened to the “new engine” in this car metaphor. Discs that are terribly arthritic, for example, may require fusion, which we can compare to the “traditional gas engine.”

A cervical hybrid surgery combines both of these methods, just like a hybrid car, using at least one disc fusion along with an artificial disc replacement above or below it to produce the best results.
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Dr. Todd Lanman recently spoke with the National S

Dr. Todd Lanman recently spoke with the National Spine Health Foundation's Spine Health Journal:

“In my experience as a practicing spine surgeon, very often patients come to me for the first time after many months or even years of neck and back pain. When this happens, I think to myself, “Why didn’t you come to me sooner?” The longer that some spinal conditions go untreated, the worse they get. Over time, patients run out of treatment options for neck or back pain until I can only offer them spinal fusion, a true last resort. Waiting can often be detrimental to recovery and consulting with a spine surgeon doesn’t have to be as scary as you might think.”

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I was in Austin this weekend and taught the Prodis

I was in Austin this weekend and taught the Prodisc lumbar artificial disc replacement course to train surgeons. Here I am with my good friend Jack Zigler, MD. We had a fun time.
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Happy Doctor’s Day to all the physicians out the

Happy Doctor’s Day to all the physicians out there who are committed to putting their patients first and doing their best to give them the healthy, happy, and active lives they deserve – and especially to our very own Dr. Lanman. #DoctorsDay
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Todd Lanman, MD, became the first spine surgeon in

Todd Lanman, MD, became the first spine surgeon in the U.S. to reverse a patient's lumbar spinal fusion and return them to full motion by implanting an artificial disc, according to a March 25 news release.

The procedure had previously been used only to reverse spinal fusions in the cervical spine.

The patient was a 47-year-old man who underwent spinal fusion to address debilitating pain stemming from a car accident in 2014. He had the surgery in September 2020 but continued to experience pain from a degenerative disc at L4-5, according to the report. Dr. Lanman was able to perform an off-label lumbar reversal because the bone had not fully healed at L5-S1.

The patient is no longer experiencing pain, numbness or weakness a week after surgery and is expected to begin physical therapy in about a month, the release said.

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What’s the difference between acute and chronic

What’s the difference between acute and chronic pain? Acute pain typically goes away in 8-12 weeks, but if it doesn’t, it becomes chronic pain. Chronic pain can also include on-and-off pain that continues to come back.

If you experience pain that lasts at least eight weeks and have tried typical pain modalities to no success, you may be considered a chronic pain patient. If that sounds like you, see a doctor to learn about your treatment methods before surgery should be considered.
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Artificial disc replacement is an advanced form of

Artificial disc replacement is an advanced form of spinal surgery and, as with any surgery, there is some level of risk. However, studies repeatedly show that ADR provides motion preservation, reduces hospital stays, and provides long-term durability, showing lower reoperation rates than spinal fusion.

While ADR is a more time-consuming procedure and involves newer surgical techniques, the key to a successful surgery is working with skilled surgeons who have experience performing these surgeries thousands of times, like Drs. Lanman and Cuéllar.
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Have you heard of regenerative cell therapies to t

Have you heard of regenerative cell therapies to treat degenerative discs and back or neck pain?

There are several different types of regenerative cell therapies. Some are even used during surgery to promote bone growth and recovery.

However, to keep you away from surgery, we can try these different regenerative therapies of cell types. Some are cell therapies, like stem cells and their variants, while some are actual protein molecules that can prevent inflammation. These therapies can be injected into discs and joints of the spine.

While some trials with stem cell injections into discs show some promise, anti-inflammatory molecule injections, and the A2M plasma protein, in particular, tend to work better. This involves drawing your blood, filtering it, concentrating the A2M molecule, and injecting it back into your discs and joints.
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Post-spine surgery, your doctor will provide you w

Post-spine surgery, your doctor will provide you with instructions to aid in your recovery, such as appropriate exercise and proper nutrition. One option that may help strengthen and rehabilitate the muscles is Emsculpt.

ADR Center was the first in the state of California to offer this service to help patients recover quicker from surgeries, as well as from muscle or nerve injuries, loss of muscle mass, or compression due to spinal stenosis.

With a 20-minute session, Emsculpt can stimulate about 20,000 neuromuscular contractions, a level not possible through physical exercise, helping improve both the strength and tone of your muscles before and following surgery. After the nerve is released from surgery – this helps to augment and speed the recovery.
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Osteoarthritis is a general term that can include

Osteoarthritis is a general term that can include many things, such as an osteoarthritic spine. This condition is usually caused by degenerative disc disease or degenerative facet joints in the cervical, lumbar, or thoracic spine.

If you have degenerative or osteoarthritic facet joints, they can be quite painful. Fortunately, they can be treated with anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, intra-articular injections, and facet joint blocks to numb the area.

When dealing with osteoarthritis of the spine, Dr. Lanman can help you learn about the conservative treatment modalities available to you to relieve your pain without surgery.
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When recovering from spine surgery, it’s excitin

When recovering from spine surgery, it’s exciting to know you’ll soon be able to live fully and enjoy your life again. However, take it slow so you don’t impair your recovery.

You may want to delay the following activities after spine surgery, especially after a fusion, which tends to require the most caution during recovery.

• Bending, lifting, twisting
• Baths or swimming
• Cardio
• Contact sports

Learn more about spine surgery recovery and easing back into things at the link in bio.
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If you have back pain, you should work with a spin

If you have back pain, you should work with a spine specialist to first exhaust all conservative options before you consider spine surgery. Your regimen should include physical therapy and strengthening exercises, anti-inflammatory medications, and possibly injections such as an epidural or cortisone shot.

If all of these conservative treatments fail, you may be a candidate for spine surgery. Book a consultation with Dr. Lanman to discuss your options by contacting us at (310) 385-7766.
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Spine surgeons were far from the first specialists

Spine surgeons were far from the first specialists to explore the use of robotics. Other fields – including general surgery, urology, and gynecology – have already widely adopted robotic surgery as part of everyday practice. However, along with an emphasis on increasing patient safety and improving patient outcomes comes a growing interest in robotics for spine surgery – not just the current state of the art, but also the advancements to come.

Find out more about the future of robotics in spine surgery in this interview with Dr. Todd Lanman. Thank you to Kathleen Doheny and Spine Universe. Link in bio.
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Becker's Spine Review reported on 19 spine practic

Becker's Spine Review reported on 19 spine practices that opened in 2021. Here is a state-by-state breakdown:

• Todd Lanman, MD, launched the Advanced Disc Replacement Spinal Restoration Center in Los Angeles.

• Jason Cuellar, MD brought his spine practice, Advanced Disc Replacement Spinal Restoration Center, to Florida, along with his clinical partner, Todd Lanman, MD.

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