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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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Alternatives to Spinal Fusion: What Are Your Options?

Why Patients Look for Alternatives to Fusion

Many patients ask about alternatives to spinal fusion because they want the most effective solution with the least disruption to their lives. Once they...

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What is the 75 Hard Challenge and Is It Right for You?

At the start of every year, we seem to be inundated with wellness trends… creative new ways to accomplish (or rather attempt to accomplish) the healthy lifestyle goals we put in place. One such...

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DISC Study Highlights Major Shift in Spine Care as High-Acuity Fusions Move Out of Hospitals and into ASCs

An operating room at DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey. | Photo provided by TriasMD

A new retrospective study from DISC Surgery Centers adds to the growing evidence that even the most complex...

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Woman’s World Highlights DISC Experts on What Rotator Cuff Pain Really Feels Like

Woman’s World taps DISC Sports & Spine Center experts to explain what rotator cuff pain really feels like, when it may signal a tear, and why early evaluation matters. Orthopedic surgeon Michael A....

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DISC Spine Surgeons Profiled as top LA Doctors for Second Opinions

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The Modern Benefits of Same-Day Complex Spine Surgery: LA Times Story Highlights DISC Retrospective Study

When DISC officially released the findings of its six-year retrospective study on the safety and efficiency of outpatient 360° fusion surgery, the data said it all. Of the 203 consecutive 360°...

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ACL Tear Treatment Options: When Do You Need Surgery?

An ACL tear disrupts the stability your knee relies on for steady, confident movement. Some tears improve with a structured rehabilitation plan, while others cause persistent instability that puts...

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HELLO! Magazine Features Dr. Braden McKnight on the Best and Worst Sleeping Positions for Back Pain

In a new feature with HELLO! Magazine, Dr. Braden McKnight, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad, explains how your sleeping position influences spinal...

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From Pain to Recovery: Understanding Lumbar Fusion

When lower back pain becomes chronic and non-surgical treatments no longer bring relief, lumbar fusion may be an effective solution. As one of the most common and successful spine surgeries performed...

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What Type of Neck Pain Treatment Is Right for You? A Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Recovery

If you're reading this, you're likely among the millions who wake up with a stiff neck, struggle to turn their head, or feel persistent discomfort that makes everyday tasks exhausting. Neck pain can...

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Understanding Multilevel Degenerative Disc Disease & How It’s Treated

When multiple discs in your spine show signs of degeneration, the diagnosis can feel overwhelming—but understanding your treatment options shouldn't be. Multilevel degenerative disc disease means...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Shoulder Health

Your shoulders do a lot more work than you may realize. From lifting groceries and reaching overhead to powering your golf swing or tennis serve, these complex joints are responsible for a wide range...