Restore your mobility and relieve lower back pain with advanced lumbar disc replacement at Restorative Spine Center of NY. Led by a team of board-certified spine surgeons, Dr. Daniel Choi, Dr. Toombs, and Dr. Ledesma, we treat degenerative disc disease and other lumbar conditions using motion-preserving prodisc L. This helps you regain movement, reduce downtime, and avoid traditional spinal fusion.
MOVE FREELY AGAIN. REDUCE BACK PAIN.
Motion-Preserving Lumbar Disc Replacement
LOWER BACK CONDITIONS TREATED
Is Lumbar Disc Replacement Right for You?
Lumbar disc replacement is ideal for individuals experiencing chronic lower back pain caused by a worn or damaged spinal disc that hasn’t improved with conservative treatments. You may be a good candidate if you’re in generally good health, have stable spinal alignment, and have limited degeneration affecting one or two lumbar levels. This procedure is especially suited for patients who want to maintain spinal motion and avoid the long recovery associated with fusion surgery.
We often recommend lumbar disc replacement for conditions such as:
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
- Herniated or ruptured lumbar discs
- Chronic low back pain from disc collapse
- Lumbar discogenic pain unresponsive to therapy or injections
- Disc height loss, which may be causing nerve compression
- Adjacent segment disease following prior fusion surgery
Understanding Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar disc replacement is an advanced, motion-preserving alternative to spinal fusion. Instead of fusing two vertebrae together, the damaged disc is replaced with an artificial one, such as the prodisc L, which is designed to mimic natural motion. This helps maintain flexibility and alignment in your lower back while reducing pain caused by degenerative disc disease. Because the spine’s movement is preserved, patients typically experience faster recovery and a more natural return to activity compared to fusion. Our surgeons use this approach to restore disc height, relieve pressure on spinal nerves, and prevent stress on adjacent segments. The result is greater mobility, reduced downtime, and a quicker path back to the lifestyle you love.
Prodisc® L
Lumbar Disc Replacement
The prodisc L by Centinel Spine is designed for the lower back and replaces a worn lumbar disc with a ball-and-socket implant. It restores disc height, relieves nerve pressure, and allows motion at the treated level, unlike spinal fusion. With multiple sizes and angle options, it can be matched to your anatomy, helping to reduce pain while supporting long-term spinal health and mobility.
Preserve Motion. Restore Strength.
Advanced Lumbar Disc Replacement for Pain Relief and Restored Mobility
Advantages of the prodisc L Implant
Motion-Preserving Technology: prodisc L
Our surgeons perform lumbar disc replacement using the prodisc L system by Centinel Spine, a motion-preserving implant designed to replace a damaged lumbar disc. This device features two cobalt-chrome endplates and a medical-grade polyethylene core that work together like a natural joint. Its ball-and-socket design allows for controlled motion, restores disc height, and relieves pressure on spinal nerves. The implant’s titanium coating encourages bone integration, ensuring long-term stability and a natural range of movement.
Advantages of the propisc L Implant:
- Preserves natural motion and flexibility in the lumbar spine
- Reduces stress on adjacent spinal segments compared to fusion
- Restores proper disc height and spinal alignment
Provides durable, long-term stability
- Allows faster recovery and return to normal activity
- Minimizes post-operative pain and stiffness
- Decreases the risk of future degeneration at nearby levels
Healing Timeline and Recovery After Surgery
Like any surgical procedure, lumbar disc replacement has potential side effects, though most are temporary. You may experience mild soreness, stiffness, or fatigue during the first few days after surgery. Some patients notice minor leg discomfort or muscle spasms as the body adjusts to the new disc. Serious complications, such as infection or implant displacement, are rare. Most patients walk within hours after surgery and return home the same day or the next. By two weeks, you may resume light activity, with full recovery and unrestricted motion by six to eight weeks. During this time, you must follow our surgeon’s aftercare plan, which includes walking, physical therapy, posture training, and avoiding heavy lifting. Adhering to these guidelines supports proper healing, reduces pain, and helps you safely regain strength and flexibility.
RECOGNIZED FOR ADVANCING LUMBAR DISC REPLACEMENT
SETTING THE STANDARD IN MOTION-PRESERVING SPINE SURGERY
Lumbar Disc Replacement at RSCNY
At Restorative Spine Center of NY, you’ll experience the future of spine surgery under the care of our team of board-certified spine surgeons, Dr. Daniel Choi, Dr. Toombs, and Dr. Ledesma. Our surgeons are national leaders in minimally invasive, motion-preserving spine surgery, using technologies like the prodisc L to help patients regain mobility with less pain, smaller incisions, and faster recovery times.
Unlike traditional open spine surgery, which often requires large incisions, muscle disruption, and extended hospital stays, our minimally invasive approach protects the surrounding tissues and preserves spinal motion. This means less scarring, reduced risk of complications, and a quicker return to normal life. At RSCNY, every procedure reflects the evolution of modern spine care: precise and built around your lifestyle. Schedule your lumbar disc replacement consultation today in Ronkonkoma, Garden City, or Paramus.
