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August 5, 2026Expert Review of Medical Devices

Expanding indications for lumbar and cervical total disc replacements

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DODonna D. OhnmeissRGRichard D. GuyerSBScott L. Blumenthal

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Overview

Randomized trial supports expanding use of total disc replacements in more patients, indicating enhanced treatment options.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the expansion of indications for lumbar and cervical total disc replacements (TDR) to benefit more patients.
  • Overview of clinical outcomes and on-label indications for lumbar and cervical TDR.
  • Review of literature from PubMed, OVID, and an internal library focusing on indications.
  • Analysis of expanded indications such as hybrid procedures and treatment of adjacent segment degeneration.
  • TDR has demonstrated outcomes similar or superior to fusion with lower re-operation rates.
  • Expanded indications include hybrid procedures and treatment for more than two levels.
  • Responsible expansion of TDR indications is supported by literature-based evidence.

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Ohnmeiss et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a72e841226790f370658015https://doi.org/10.1080/17434440.2026.2713110
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