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DISC Sports & Spine Center (DISC) is a national leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine care. Our spine surgeons set the standard in artificial disc replacement, spine fusion, discectomy, microdiscectomy and the full spectrum of spine procedures. The group’s orthopedic surgeons advance the state of joint preservation surgery and total joint replacement, including total knee replacement as well as total hip replacement. Our flagship surgery centers based in Newport Beach, Marina del Rey, and Carlsbad serve patients local to Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, as well as the rest of the country.

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Patient Education

Understanding Tethered Cord Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

At DISC Sports & Spine Center, our multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons and spine specialists treats a wide range of spinal disorders, from common back pain to complex neurological conditions....

News

DISC in the News: Drs. Chen, Desai, and Bray

October is off to a strong start for DISC Sports & Spine Center, as our expert surgeons have weighed in on a variety of health and wellness topics for stories in Everyday Health, WellnessPulse and ...

Pain Management

Treating Spine Pain with Pain Management

When most people think of spine treatment, surgery often comes to mind first. But in reality, not every case of back or neck pain requires an operation. For many patients, less invasive pain...

Artificial Discs

LA Times Features DISC Doctors’ Study on Outpatient Disc Replacements

The Los Angeles Times recently featured a groundbreaking study led by fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at DISC Surgery Center, Steven Girdler, MD. The article spotlighted how this study...

Orthopedic Care

Expert Orthopedic Surgeons for Every Joint

DISC Sports & Spine Center has a reputation for being a premier destination for advanced orthopedic surgery, but it’s more than that — we are comprised of a roster of board-certified orthopedic...

Patient Education

Surgery-Free Solutions for Lasting Back Relief

When you hear the words “spine surgery,” it’s natural to assume it’s the next step after a diagnosis of back pain or a spinal condition. But according to Brandon Hirsch, MD, spine spine surgeon at...

News

How Outpatient Orthopedic Care Is Evolving: Insights from Dr. Brett Shore

At the 22nd Annual Spine Orthopedic and Pain Management Conference, Dr. Brett Shore — a leading sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center and founder of Shore Orthopedics —...

Artificial Discs

Dr. Steven Girdler Conducts Study on Artificial Disc Replacement

If you've been told you may need spine surgery, the idea can sound overwhelming — from the hospital stays and long recovery to the steep costs. But exciting new research from Steven Girdler, MD, a...

Artificial Discs

Outpatient Artificial Disc Replacement: Is It Safe?

An Analysis of 1043 Patients Undergoing Cervical Artificial Disc Replacements in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.

News

Introducing the Hip and Pelvis Center at DISC

DISC Sports & Spine Center is proud to announce the launch of our new Hip and Pelvis Center, a specialized destination for patients seeking expert diagnosis and treatment for hip and pelvic floor...

News

DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey Now In-Network with Medicare

As a Medicare-approved facility, DISC's MDR location will expand patient access to the highest level of spine and musculoskeletal care.

Patient Education

Top Total Joint Replacement Doctors: DISC's Ortho Leaders

If you're living with severe joint pain, especially from conditions like osteoarthritis, you've probably wondered: Is total joint replacement right for me? We hear it all the time: patients who are...