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  • Why am I not being offered disc Replacement?
  • Disc Replacement – BetterDiscReplacement.com
  • Stenum Hospital
  • The Journey by Jim Rider
  • What is Disc Replacement Surgery?
  • Why spinal fusion vs disc replacement?
  • Should I go to a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon for degenerative disc disease?
  • Can you heal a bulging or herniated disc?
  • Is Disc Replacement used to treat a Slipped Disc?
  • Disc Replacement FAQ
  • Spinal Fusion Surgery FAQ
  • Long-Term Clinical Outcomes, NDI Improvements, and Complication Profiles in Cervical Total Disc Replacement
  • Long-Term Clinical Outcomes, ODI Improvements, and Complication Profiles in Lumbar Total Disc Replacement
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) – Abdominal / Anterior Approach
  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF) – Posterior Approach
  • Circumferential 360-Degree Fusion (Anterior-Posterior / AP Fusion)
  • Lumbar Total Disc Replacement (lTDR
  • Cervical Total Disc Replacement (cTDR)
  • Spinal Fusion Surgery FAQ

Author: Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

What is Lumbar stenosis?

October 20, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Stenosis means “narrowing”  where that narrowing occurs and the underlying issue(s) causing varies, and tends to cause very different symptoms …

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Why do we avoid Lateral approach Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF/XLIF) and Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion?

October 18, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

A surgeon who is skilled at going in through the front (anterior approach) will often reject going in through the…

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Most experienced disc replacement surgeon in the world?

October 15, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang Leave a comment

Dr. Ritter-Lang is among an elite group of the most experienced Disc Replacement surgeons in the world, and has dedicated…

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What are The RED FLAG signs and Symptoms of Back Pain?

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The red-flag symptoms and signs of back pain that indicate you shouldn’t wait, you need medical attention and likely need…

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What happened to Luigi Mangione as a result of his failed spinal fusion surgery?

October 14, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Because of a suboptimal surgical approach selection, flawed mechanical execution, and the systemic bias that favors spinal fusion over motion-preserving…

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Motion preservation in spine surgery

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Motion preservation in spine surgery is crucial to maintain spinal flexibility, reduce stress on adjacent segments, and potentially prevent long-term…

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What is the long-term success of hybrid disc replacement fusion surgery?

October 13, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang Leave a comment

Hybrid disc replacement fusion surgery, which combines disc replacement at one or more levels with fusion at others, shows promising…

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Can I get stem cell treatment to avoid knee or hip replacement?

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If a hip or knee has progressed to a structural deformity, where the joint geometry has shifted and the mechanical…

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What is Stenum Hospital?

October 12, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Stenum Hospital is an award winning Multidisciplinary orthopedic hospital and offers access to dedicated post-operative physical therapy, comprehensive pain management,…

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Can I treat my back pain without surgery?

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Maybe, but not likely. You may have heard of The Discseel® Procedure, a Naturally derived, non-surgical, and minimally invasive procedure. According…

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  • Why am I not being offered disc Replacement?
  • Disc Replacement – BetterDiscReplacement.com
  • Stenum Hospital
  • The Journey by Jim Rider
  • What is Disc Replacement Surgery?
  • Why spinal fusion vs disc replacement?
  • Should I go to a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon for degenerative disc disease?
  • Can you heal a bulging or herniated disc?
  • Is Disc Replacement used to treat a Slipped Disc?
  • Disc Replacement FAQ
  • Spinal Fusion Surgery FAQ
  • Long-Term Clinical Outcomes, NDI Improvements, and Complication Profiles in Cervical Total Disc Replacement
  • Long-Term Clinical Outcomes, ODI Improvements, and Complication Profiles in Lumbar Total Disc Replacement
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) – Abdominal / Anterior Approach
  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF) – Posterior Approach
  • Circumferential 360-Degree Fusion (Anterior-Posterior / AP Fusion)
  • Lumbar Total Disc Replacement (lTDR
  • Cervical Total Disc Replacement (cTDR)
  • Spinal Fusion Surgery FAQ

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