Success Story: Lumbar Disc Replacement
Everyone loves a success story, myself included. 17 years ago and 14 years ago respectively, I performed lumbar disc replacements on two patients who are thriving and fully active to…
Total Disc Replacement (TDR): Case 2/3
An artificial disc is a prosthetic designed to mimic the size and functionality of a real disc. By choosing a Total Disc Replacement (TDR) for eligible patients, the patient is…
Total Disc Replacement (TDR): Case 1/3
Spine surgery may sound like a major undertaking but no one should have to live with recurrent or debilitating back pain. In this case, I performed a total disc replacement.…
Artificial Disc Replacement
Between your vertebrae are soft, jellylike discs that cushion the bones, provide shock absorption, and contribute to a wide range of motion. If a disc becomes damaged, it can be…
Artificial Disc Replacements
Back in the day, spine surgeons often resorted to fusions. I’m excited to share that today, cervical disc implants are often what doctors are using as a solution. Gone are…
