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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

Where should I go for Disc Replacement Surgery?

August 10, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Disc Replacement patients should actively seek surgeons who specialize strictly in spine surgery rather than general orthopedics or neurosurgery. Start…

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What is spinal stenosis?

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the space within the spine, which can put pressure on the spinal cord and…

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What is a lumbar discectomy?

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

A lumbar discectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure which removes the portion of the damaged intervertebral disc that is…

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Medical Terms FAQ

August 8, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Have you ever looked at your MRI report and had no idea what all those medical terms meant?  We explain…

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Why do I have pain down my leg?

August 7, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

That shooting pain down your leg is likely nerve compression. ​Over 80% of people completely misdiagnose their lower body discomfort,…

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Narcissism and codependency

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Narcissism is a personality trait centered on an inflated sense of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and a deep…

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Do I have Lumbar Disc Herniation?

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

The straight leg raise is an important tension test for lower lumbar disc herniation. It is most useful when a…

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Do herniated discs heal?

August 5, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Most people are told their herniated disc will “just heal with time.”, it will not. A disc that stays inflamed,…

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Can decompression resolve my disc herniation?

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

In some cases, targeted spinal decompression may help reduce pressure on the affected nerve temporarily. When a patient’s MRI reveals…

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How long does it take to recover from spinal fusion surgery?

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Spinal fusion surgery has the longest recovery in spine surgery. With Spinal Fusion While you might feel better in 3…

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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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