Spinal stenosis and herniated discs are two common spinal conditions that can cause significant discomfort and impact quality of life. While they may share some symptoms, understanding their distinct characteristics is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Arm weakness is a common complication after neck surgery. Procedures known to be associated with arm weakness include anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and posterior decompression (laminectomy)
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Understanding the symptoms of nerve damage is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment. This guide will walk you through the key aspects of C2 C3 nerve damage, helping you recognize the signs and understand the implications.
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Motion-Preserving Surgery Did you know that at one time, chronic hip or knee pain was treated with joint fusion? Orthopedic surgeons would fuse the knee or hip joints together. While the fusion surgery relieved pain, it also meant a life without movement of that joint. Today, surgeons replace the knee or the hip with an
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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
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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