In the last decades medical technology has moved forward at a faster than ever pace. Yet many spine surgeons remain stuck in the past, limited by regulation they are still using fusion surgery or outdated disc replacement technology.

We now have the ability to apply our extensive experience, with a wide range of surgical options, to develop solutions that incorporate artificial disc replacement and other advanced techniques.
We can create advanced customized solutions that preserve the motion of your spine when possible, and provide stability when needed.

Are you asking, Why have I only been offered Fusion Surgery not Disc Replacement?

Due to FDA restrictions, limitations of the approved products, and the inexperience of many surgeons, many patients will be exposed to unnecessary risk, get debilitating fusion surgery, or continue to suffer needlessly. Most, never knowing there are better options available, technology that can preserve the natural motion of the spine, and surgeons with the experience required to help them.

Why consider our Advanced Disc Replacement Solutions over Fusion Surgery?

There are several concerns with spinal fusion surgery.Overall success rates are very low and the recovery is long and painful. Even after a "successful" spinal fusion, problems begin to develop soon after the fusion surgery.
The segments next to the Fusion Surgery have more forces applied causing "adjacent level degeneration" which studies have shown will lead to additional pain and surgeries.
The goal is to restore the natural motion of the spine, no fusion, no excessive removal of bone, no invasive screws, no risk to the delicate spinal cord or nerves!

Why is the are Advanced Disc Replacement Solutions, with Quality of Motion, a better Fusion Alternative?

Quality of Motion
Our advanced Disc Replacement Solutions now offer motion preservation and a "Quality of Motion" that is not present in other solutions.
Unlike simple Disc Replacement or Fusion solutions our advanced disc replacement solutions are designed to replicate the structure and performance of a natural disc by providing stability when needed, and motion preservation whenever possible.

"These advanced disc replacement solutions have allowed us to achieve a successful surgical outcome rate in excess of 99%"
Dr. Karsten-Ritter-Lang Disc Replacement Surgeon

To get the best solution get the Best Surgeon!

Dr. Ritter-Lang has placed over 8,000 ADR implants and was the first to implant the Spinal Kinetics M6 disc replacement. Choose your surgeons carefully!
Getting the best implant and an experienced disc replacement surgeon is critical!

Not just for your surgery but for your diagnosis and surgery plan!

Dr. Ritter-Lang is among an elite group of the most experienced Disc Replacement surgeons in the world, and has dedicated his career to the sub-specialty of Disc Replacement. Choosing the team that is going to do your surgery is of crucial importance. Our team is well trained with the latest implant technology, is highly experienced, and is doing the procedure frequently. Experience has proven that a surgical team that does more of a specific procedure will have less complications and better outcomes for their patients.

Dr. Ritter-Lang can often offer non-fusion alternative surgery when most surgeons have only offered Fusion Surgery.

Learn why by getting an MRI Review!

Quite often, inexperienced surgeons recommend solutions based on limited options.

You Deserve Better!

Our surgeons have the experience and the skills required for complex multi-level lumbar and cervical disc replacement surgeries and other advanced spine solutions.

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Exploring your implant and surgeon options will open your eyes to options you likely would not be offered locally.
Maybe you have been told you are not a candidate for Disc Replacement. You could be considering a temporary solution like discectomy, laminectomy or laser surgery. Some are told that fusion is their only option in error.

Evaluations can be done easily by uploading or mailing your images to us.
In order to determine what treatment is right for you, you need a comprehensive evaluation, done by our team of surgeons, who are experienced with the full range of globally available options.
Our surgeons will provide you a complete written evaluation (diagnosis and surgery plan) free of charge.

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