RICHARD GLUCKMAN, M.D., provides orthopedic spine care in SAN PEDRO, CA. RICHARD's practice includes Lumbar Fusion, Cervical Disc Replacement, treating patients from initial consultation through post-surgical recovery.
An Orthopedic Surgeon completes a 5-year surgical residency after medical school, specializing in the musculoskeletal system — bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. They diagnose and treat spine conditions and conditions through both surgical and non-surgical methods, including total knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, and arthroscopic procedures.
Contact RICHARD GLUCKMAN at (310) 832-6428 to schedule a consultation about lumbar fusion or other spine procedures.
Lumbar spinal fusion permanently joins two or more vertebrae in the lower back to eliminate painful motion at a damaged segment. The surgeon uses bone graft, screws, and rods to stabilize the spine while the vertebrae fuse into solid bone over 3-6 months. It treats degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and fractures.
Cervical disc replacement removes a damaged disc in the neck and replaces it with an artificial disc that preserves motion at that spinal level. Unlike cervical fusion, disc replacement maintains natural neck movement and may reduce stress on adjacent discs. FDA-approved since 2007 with excellent long-term results.
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Costs vary by provider, insurance, and case complexity. Contact RICHARD GLUCKMAN at (310) 832-6428 for a consultation.
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