Advanced Disc Replacement

06/01/2026

For decades, cervical disc replacement has focused on one primary goal: preserving motion.

At the Hoag Orthopedic Institute Spine Symposium, I presented new clinical and biomechanical data demonstrating that motion preservation and alignment restoration may not have to be separate goals. The Synergy Disc® was designed to address both through a single implant, with results showing significant improvements in pain, function, and cervical alignment.

The future of cervical arthroplasty is not simply about maintaining movement. It is about restoring motion while accounting for the biomechanics of the entire cervical spine.

Full article: https://apnews.com/press-release/access-newswire/dr-todd-h-lanman-presented-alignment-driven-synergy-discr-results-and-case-experience-at-the-2nd-annual-hoag-orthopedic-institute-spine-symposium-0aaf34daef13f8abb4375ca1a319b4a9

05/28/2026

Dr. Lanman has been included in Los Angeles magazine's 2026 Top Doctors list — a peer-nominated roundup vetted by physicians across Los Angeles County.

The recognition is meaningful, but the work behind it is what matters: 35+ years of motion-preserving spine surgery, leadership on multiple FDA clinical trials, and a national network of ADR Top Doctors built so patients everywhere have access to the same standard of care.

Thank you to the colleagues who continue to recognize that motion preservation is the future of spine surgery.

05/26/2026

When multiple levels of your spine are fused, you're asking the remaining mobile segments to work overtime. Those adjacent segments bear increased stress with every bend, twist, and movement you make.

Each fusion restricts your spine's natural motion, and each restriction impacts your ability to live the active life you want. For patients in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, this can mean decades of progressive limitations and repeated procedures.

Motion-preserving alternatives, such as artificial disc replacement, deserve serious consideration over fusion. ADR maintains your spine's natural flexibility while addressing the source of your pain, protecting adjacent segments from premature degeneration.

05/22/2026

Patients continue to travel from across the country and around the world to see Dr. Lanman in Beverly Hills—a testament to the demand for best-in-class, motion-preserving spine care.

However, access to that level of care shouldn’t be limited by geography. Dr. Lanman established the ADR Spine Top Doctors in Arthroplasty program to ensure patients can receive trusted, high-quality care closer to home.

With carefully vetted ADR Spine Top Doctors located throughout Southern California, South Florida, the DC Metro area, St. Louis, Kentucky, and Texas, expert care is now accessible in regions nationwide.

Visit our website directory to find the ADR Top Doctor nearest you.

05/21/2026

05/18/2026

Most people push through back pain, assuming it will go away on its own. But certain symptoms are your body’s way of signaling something more serious—and waiting can turn a treatable condition into a long-term issue.

When those warning signs appear, where you turn matters. Dr. Lanman and the ADR Spine Top Doctors network are among the most experienced motion-preserving spine specialists in the country, equipped to accurately diagnose the issue and guide you through the full range of treatment options.

The article below outlines the causes behind these red flags, how they’re diagnosed, and what treatment can look like when you’re in the right hands.

https://www.adrspine.com/insights/when-back-pain-is-an-emergency

05/14/2026

When spinal integrity is compromised, its impact extends throughout the body—affecting mobility, productivity, sleep, and overall quality of life. Dr. Lanman has built his career on the principle that preserving spinal motion is essential to maintaining long-term function and well-being.