LIMA, Ohio – Lima Memorial Health System is expanding access to advanced spine care with the introduction of a new treatment provided by Dr. Jeffrey S. Lobel, Lima Memorial’s Neurosurgeon and Medical Director. Dr. Lobel, a recognized leader in spinal motion preservation technologies, now offers prodisc® total disc replacement, an innovative procedure for patients suffering from chronic neck or back pain caused by damaged spinal discs.
Unlike traditional spinal fusion, which permanently connects two bones and restricts movement, prodisc® total disc replacement technology removes the damaged disc and replaces it with an artificial one. This option provides pain relief while preserving spinal motion and flexibility.
“Most of my patients find relief through non-surgical care,” said Dr. Lobel. “For those who require surgery, total disc replacement provides excellent long-term results while allowing patients to remain mobile. It’s a minimally invasive treatment that can significantly improve quality of life.
Dr. Lobel now offers the complete line of prodisc® implants from Centinel Spine, the only company in the United States that provides total disc replacements for both the neck and the lower back. This technology enables Dr. Lobel to choose the best-fitting implant based on each patient’s unique anatomy, providing a more personalized and effective solution than traditional, one-size-fits-all approaches.
With over 275,000 procedures performed worldwide and over 540 peer-reviewed papers, prodisc® is the most thoroughly researched disc replacement technology available today. It has been shown to reduce the need for additional surgeries while maintaining natural spinal movement.
For lower back procedures, the prodisc® L implant is currently the only disc replacement system approved in the United States for use at two levels of the spine. Expanded insurance coverage is also facilitating more patients’ access to this treatment.
To learn more about Dr. Lobel and whether total disc replacement is right for you, contact LMHS Spine, Neurosurgery & Pain Management at 419-998-8234.
About Lima Memorial Health System.
Lima Memorial Health System provides high-quality, innovative healthcare to communities in northwest Ohio in a family-centered setting. We are a non-profit healthcare organization with 1,500 employees and 25 facilities across 10 counties.
About Centinel Spine, LLC.
Centinel Spine®, LLC is a global medical company that specializes in the treatment of spine disorders using prodisc®, the world’s most comprehensive and extensively studied disc replacement platform. Discover more at www.CentinelSpine.com.
