Advanced Disc Replacement

16/03/2026

Considering the cost of ADR often comes down to understanding what you truly value most.
Insurance coverage varies, and navigating approvals can be frustrating. But every day of delay has a price that no insurance policy can calculate.

Pain steals family moments while physical restrictions erode your career and daily life. This progressive limitation shrinks your world month by month.

ADR restores what's truly priceless by returning your natural mobility without constant negotiation between your spine and the things you want to do. Patients describe getting back everything they thought was permanently lost.

So, ask yourself, what is your freedom of movement worth to you?

13/03/2026

Dr. Joel Beckett is a neurosurgeon, motion preservation specialist, and advocate for keeping patients active. Based in Los Beverly Hills with an additional practice in Marina del Rey and Las Vegas, Dr. Beckett combines UCLA training with Cleveland Clinic fellowship expertise to deliver advanced spine care.

His focus goes beyond technical precision. Dr. Beckett believes in walking patients through every step of their journey, ensuring they understand their options and feel confident in their treatment decisions. Whether it's artificial disc replacement or complex spinal reconstruction, his approach prioritizes your long-term mobility and active lifestyle.

Working alongside Dr. Lanman on select procedures, Dr. Beckett brings collaborative care to patients requiring the highest level of surgical expertise. He’s an invaluable asset to the ADR Spine Top Doctors.

11/03/2026

Dr. Lanman's 4D Health™ approach goes beyond the black-and-white of imaging studies. MRIs provide valuable insight, but they don't tell the full story of how pain impacts your daily life, sleep, work, and ability to stay active.

True spine care starts with listening to the patient first. We understand your symptoms, your goals, and how your condition affects every aspect of your life. Only then can we develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique situation and lifestyle.

Second opinions matter. Your symptoms deserve to be heard.

09/03/2026

Tingling in your neck that radiates to your shoulders? Headaches that start at the base of your skull? These could be signs of C3-C4 nerve compression.

Most patients don't realize that C3-C4 issues create a distinct symptom pattern different from other cervical levels. Understanding the anatomy behind your symptoms is the first step toward finding the right treatment approach.

Learn exactly what C3-C4 nerve compression feels like, why accurate diagnosis matters, and the motion-preserving solutions that address the root cause rather than just managing symptoms.

If you’re ready to connect the dots between your cervical spine symptoms and solutions, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lanman or one of the ADR Top Doctors near you.

https://www.adrspine.com/insights/c3-c4-cervical-spine-symptoms-nerve-compression

06/03/2026

Dr. K. Brandon Strenge has built Strenge Spine Center in Paducah, Kentucky, into a hub for motion-preserving spine surgery. Fellowship-trained in orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Strenge serves as a lead investigator for clinical trials studying the latest artificial disc replacements and minimally invasive fusion implants, putting his patients at the cutting edge of spine care innovation.

His work extends into implant design consultation, where he collaborates directly with manufacturers to develop the next generation of surgical tools and techniques used by spine surgeons worldwide.

When a surgeon is literally helping to design the devices he implants, patients in Kentucky have access to expertise that exists in very few places. We’re proud to have him as an ADR Top Doctor.

02/03/2026

Do you qualify for ADR? If you have degenerative disc disease, a herniated disc, or chronic pain localized to one or two spinal levels, artificial disc replacement might preserve your motion and your lifestyle.

You may be a candidate for ADR if:

➡️Conservative treatments (PT, medications, injections) haven't provided adequate relief
➡️Your disc is the primary pain source with minimal facet joint degeneration
➡️You have isolated disc problems at one or two levels
➡️You're in reasonably good health without conditions that impair healing
➡️You want to maintain a natural range of motion

While age matters, your overall spine health and activity level are more important. Many surgeons default to fusion because it's familiar, but if you qualify for motion preservation, why settle for a procedure that eliminates it?

Learn more about ADR candidacy: https://www.adrspine.com/insights/am-i-a-candidate-for-artificial-disc-replacement

27/02/2026

Dr. Thomas Schuler has been a pioneer of spine surgery in the DC Metro area since founding Virginia Spine Institute (VSI) in 1992. He currently serves as Chairman of the National Spine Health Foundation and has been consistently ranked in the top 1% of physicians nationwide by US News & World Report.

Double board-certified in both neurosurgery and orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Schuler performed the nation's first hybrid multi-level cervical artificial disc replacement combined with fusion. He brings a unique perspective, having undergone both cervical and lumbar spine surgery himself, which deepened his understanding of what recovery requires.
Under his leadership, VSI pioneered robotic spine surgery, regenerative therapies, and motion-preserving techniques across the region.

Patients in the DC Metro area seeking artificial disc replacement won't find more qualified care than Dr. Schuler.

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23/02/2026

Dr. Ehsan Jazini's approach to spine surgery was shaped by watching his brother recover from spinal fractures after a car accident. That experience taught him what patients and families need during the healing journey.

At Virginia Spine Institute in the DC Metro area, Dr. Jazini draws on his dual expertise in neurosurgical and orthopedic spine surgery. He's fellowship-trained in complex spine procedures and minimally invasive techniques, with a specialized focus on motion preservation, including artificial disc replacement.

If you're in the Virginia or DC Metro area facing spine surgery, Dr. Jazini's dual-specialty training and understanding of the patient experience make him a trusted choice for artificial disc replacement.