Pros and Cons Lumbar Disc Replacement | Dr. Todd Lanman

As with Cervical Disc Replacement, Lumbar Disc Replacement can help patients maintain motion in the spine despite having degenerative disc disease and provide pain relief in the lower back and legs. These discs can also last upwards of 70 years, providing a lifelong solution. Although there are risks of core failure or infected discs these cases are extremely rare. Not all patients are candidates for LDR, but for those that are, the outcomes are often better than fusion overall.