Dr. Grossman understands the sports-driven mindset—“just stop” isn’t an option. With his orthopedic background, he prioritizes disc replacement and other motion-preserving procedures to help you stay active and in the game. His approach is direct and clear: explain the options, preserve motion when safe, and use the least invasive solution that works.

• Focus: cervical disc replacement
• Tech-forward: image-guided navigation and robot-assisted workflows when appropriate
• Minimally invasive: smaller incisions, less muscle disruption, streamlined recovery
• Patient-first: conservative care first; surgery only when it’s the right move

Dr. Grossman’s Treatment Philosophy

• Movement over restriction: If we can safely preserve motion, we will.
• Least invasive that works: Do only what’s necessary to get you back to your life.
• Clarity over jargon: Plain-English explanations, no pressure, shared decisions.

Disc replacement = motion preserved

Where fusion “locks” two vertebrae together, cervical disc replacement (arthroplasty) removes the damaged disc and replaces it with an artificial disc designed to retain natural motion.

Potential benefits for active patients:

• Maintain range of motion in the neck
• Protect adjacent levels by avoiding extra stress from fusion
• Faster return to activity with minimally invasive approaches
• Natural feel—turn, check blind spots, look overhead, lift, rotate

Bottom line: If you’re a candidate, non-fusion, motion-preserving surgery often aligns better with an athletic lifestyle.

Minimally Invasive & Technology-Enabled Care

• Minimally invasive neck surgery: small incisions, less tissue disruption
• Image-guided navigation: confident, precise localization
• Robot-assisted workflows (when appropriate): consistency and planning accuracy

Motion-preserving techniques first: cervical disc arthroplasty prioritized when safe

Conditions That May Qualify for Cervical Disc Replacement

• Cervical herniated disc (neck + arm pain, numbness/tingling)
• Cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
• Degenerative disc disease of the neck
• Single- or two-level disc disease in appropriately selected patients

(If disc replacement isn’t the safest option for your case, Dr. Grossman will explain why and outline the next-best motion-preserving or minimally invasive plan.)

What to Expect After Cervical Disc Replacement

• Goals: pain relief, arm symptom improvement, and maintained neck motion
• Return to activity: guided, progressive return; many patients resume light activity sooner than with fusion
• Follow-through: simple, structured rehab plan that fits your sport or training style

(Your timeline depends on your procedure and recovery—Dr. Grossman will personalize your plan.)

Is cervical disc replacement the same as “artificial disc replacement” or “total disc replacement”?
Yes—these terms refer to the same motion-preserving neck surgery (disc arthroplasty/ADR).

Who is a candidate for cervical disc replacement?
Typically adults with cervical herniated disc, radiculopathy, or degenerative disc disease at one or two levels, without significant instability or deformity. Evaluation determines eligibility.

How is this different from ACDF (fusion)?
ACDF fuses two bones together, limiting motion; disc replacement preserves motion with an artificial disc. For many active patients, non-fusion fits better with their performance goals.

Is it minimally invasive?
Yes—Dr. Grossman uses minimally invasive approaches with image guidance and robot-assisted planning when appropriate.

How long is recovery?
Recovery is generally streamlined compared to fusion, but depends on your case and sport. You’ll get a clear, step-by-step return-to-activity plan.

Do you offer robotic disc replacement / image-guided spine surgery?
Dr. Grossman integrates image-guided and robot-assisted workflows where appropriate to support precision and consistency.