Many patients leave a doctor’s appointment having been told they have a “pinched nerve” but without a clear explanation of exactly where the pressure is coming from or why. That distinction matters, because the location and cause of nerve compression directly shape the best path to relief. Foraminal stenosis is one of the most common
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Most people assume that problems in the neck will show up as pain first. Cervical myelopathy (a condition where the spinal cord in the neck is compressed) often presents in quieter ways, such as dropping objects more often, losing your balance unexpectedly, or struggling to coordinate everyday movements. Unlike a pinched nerve, which affects a
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Spinal fusion surgery can be an effective treatment for severe spinal instability, deformity, or degeneration. The procedure works by permanently fusing two or more vertebrae, preventing painful motion at that segment of the spine. However, spinal fusion is a significant structural change for the body. The spine must adapt to the newly stabilized segment, surrounding
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For decades, cervical disc replacement has focused on one primary goal: preserving motion.
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Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery is a leading spine-focused private practice recognized for its expertise in complex spinal procedures, early adoption of innovative technologies and high surgical volume The CLARITY randomized clinical trial is designed to demonstrate Nociscan’s ability to improve surgical outcomes for chronic low back pain BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Aclarion, Inc., (“Aclarion” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ACON,
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Dr. Todd Lanman has been named one of Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Doctors 2026, a peer-selected recognition honoring physicians know to be some of the best in the L.A. area today. Known for pioneering advancements in artificial disc replacement and motion-preserving spine surgery, Dr. Lanman continues to shape the future of spine care through innovation,
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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