Motion Preservation Techniques

Restoring Your Range of Motion and Function

A leader in motion preservation surgery, Dr. Anand strives to provide safe and effective advances in spine surgery. Dr. Anand and his highly trained staff deliver a caring approach to ensure patients receive the highest standards in spine care and treatment.

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement

Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement is a motion preservation technique that allows for decompression of the spinal cord and nerve roots and maintains the natural movement of the neck. It is usually indicated for patients with intractable neck and arm pain with disc degeneration, stenosis, or a disc herniation.

A x-ray of the neck and cervical spine.
A x-ray of the back of a person 's neck.
A picture of the back end of a spinal column.
A picture of the x-ray showing the left leg.

Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement

Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement is a motion preservation technique that allows for decompression of the spinal canal and nerve roots and maintains the natural movement of the back. It is usually indicated for patients with intractable back and leg pain with disc degeneration, stenosis, or a disc herniation.

A x-ray of the back end of a person 's spinal column.
A black and white photo of the back end of a spinal column.
A picture of the back end of a spinal column.
A picture of the back end of a spinal column.

Other Motion Preservation Devices

Over the past 20 years, Dr. Anand has been actively involved in the investigation of other motion preservation devices. He has served as a primary investigator for each of the FDA trials listed below:

  • Stabilimax
  • Dynesys
  • Facet Replacement
  • TOPS System