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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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Complex Region Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

[box]Dr. Standiford Helm Explains Disc Herniation [video type="youtube" id="_r1IQfcML34"]  

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ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

ALIF is generally used to treat back or leg pain caused by degenerative disc disease. The surgeon will stabilize the spine by fusing vertebrae together with bone graft material.

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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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The Doctors: Tethered Spinal Cord Surgery

Tethered Cord Syndrome

After consulting his orthopedic surgeon about chronic pain in his shoulder, Ken, 38, was surprised to find that the root of his problem was actually in his back. Neurological...

Patient Education

U.S. Olympic Committee and DISC to Celebrate 100 Day Countdown

13 Team USA Athletes and Olympic Hopefuls Slated to Attend April 18 Fundraiser

Patient Education

Knuckle Replacement on The Doctors

Patient Education

Back on Her Feet: After years of chronic pain, actress Jennifer Grey is dancing again

Best known for her role as Frances “Baby” Houseman in the iconic 1987 movie Dirty Dancing, actress Jennifer Grey will forever be remembered for her triumphant performance in the film's final scene,...

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Clipped hurdle in Beijing hardly haunts Lolo Jones

Associated Press / Pat Graham / UPDATED JAN 26, 2012 10:46 AM ET

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Crosby Visits Dr. Robert S. Bray in Marina del Rey, CA

Sidney Crosby traveled to California Friday to visit with Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist, as part of his continuing treatment program. Crosby will undergo a series of tests with...

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13 Excuses Super-Fit Chicks Never Make

13 Excuses Super-Fit Chicks Never Make

Hate to exercise? These expert tips will motivate you to reach for your running shoes

By Sarah Carrillo

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Dr. Bray Honored as one of OC METRO's Prestigious "Hot 25"

During one of Orange County's most elite and anticipated events of the year, OC METRO magazine honored Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr. as one of its annual “Hot 25,” a list of the hottest 25 people in the...

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Swim Seminar with Eric Shanteau

DECORATED OLYMPIC SWIMMER ERIC SHANTEAU JOINS DISC DOCTORS FOR FREE SEMINAR ON SHOULDER CARE

“Don’t Shoulder the Pain” – Part of DISC’s Olympic Athletes & Their Doctors Series: Thursday, October 27 –...