Dr. W. Daniel Bradley Brings Patient Specific Solutions for Spinal Disc Replacement to the Treasure Valley

Prodisc® Total Disc Replacement Technology Allows Surgeon to Match Disc to Patient Anatomy

Meridian, ID, May 8, 2025 – W. Daniel Bradley MD, an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and Founder of Mountain West Spine in 2024, has long been a leader in motion preservation technologies of the spine, and a strong advocate of artificial disc replacements for appropriate patients.  Having performed hundreds of these procedures over the years in both the Cervical and Lumbar Spine, recent technology advancements have provided Dr. Bradley a number of options to select the appropriate implant device for his patients based on their anatomy, and not simply rely on a “One Size Fits All” approach.  

Traditional surgical intervention for the spine may include fusing spinal segments together, which permanently fuses two vertebral bodies, eliminating movement between them.  A Total Disc Replacement (TDR) offers a surgical alternative to spinal fusions, where the damaged intervertebral disc is removed and replaced with an artificial implant. This technology works to relieve pain in patients suffering from a degenerated spinal disc while enabling motion over the long term at the diseased spinal segment and reducing adjacent-level degeneration and re-operations¹.  With Centinel Spine, the only United States provider of BOTH Cervical and Lumbar Total Disc Replacement devices, and their prodisc® line of implants (prodisc® C, prodisc® C Vivo, prodisc® C SK, and prodisc® L), Dr. Bradley now has multiple options to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients.

 “Centinel Spine is the only company with a device that can match different types of endplates,” stated Bradley.  “Every patient’s anatomy is unique, and having the option of multiple implants allows me the ability to best fit each patient.”

Centinel Spine’s prodisc® is the most studied total disc replacement technology in the world and has been validated with over 540 peer-reviewed published studies and over 275,000 implantations worldwide.  It is the only TDR technology with multiple motion-preserving anatomic solutions, allowing the surgeon to Match-the-Disc™ to each patient’s anatomy for both cervical and lumbar total disc replacement.

The prodisc® design incorporates prodisc® CORE technology, the basis behind predictable clinical outcomes of the prodisc® platform, and after 30 years has been demonstrated to be safe and effective.  Additional endplate designs for the cervical spine, approved for US distribution in 2021, allow for primary fixation optionality as well as choices based on patient anatomical differences.  

In the Lumbar spine, the prodisc® L system received one-level FDA approval in 2006 and since 2020 is the only total disc replacement device in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.  The addition of angled device endplate designs allow for implant optimization depending on the spinal level being operated on, as well as maximizing lateral bending and axial rotation.  Recent expanded insurance coverage for Lumbar TDR with the prodisc® L device has contributed to the patient’s ability to have this procedure.  

Bradley went on to say, “While the majority of my patients can return to an active  lifestyle through conservative, nonsurgical methods, a small percentage of them require surgical intervention. This minimally invasive procedure has allowed my appropriate patient candidates the opportunity to maintain motion in the affected segment with excellent long-term results.” 

For today’s patient looking forward to a speedy recovery to an active life-style, prodisc® is a powerful treatment option worthy of consideration for appropriate patients.  Patients can learn more about Dr. W. Daniel Bradley, the total disc replacement procedure and prodisc® by calling 208-992-5212 or by visiting www.mountainwestspine.com. 

About Mountain West Spine & Dr. W. Daniel Bradley

William Daniel Bradley, MD specializes in both minimally invasive and complex spinal procedures. He has extensive experience in conservative treatment of neck and back pain, degenerative spinal conditions, artificial disc replacement, reconstructive spine surgery and offers the most modern advancements in spine care.

During his 16 years as an attending surgeon at the renowned Texas Back Institute, he has trained hundreds of surgeons on innovative surgical techniques both nationally and overseas, participated in medical missions, and been instrumental in numerous FDA studies. Dr. Bradley is committed to continuing excellent spine care in private practice in the Treasure Valley.

Mountain West Spine, founded in 2024, is dedicated to serving the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas with accessible, high-quality spine care.  We understand that living with back pain or spinal issues can significantly impact your quality of life. That’s why we are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to help you regain mobility and live pain-free.  With our esteemed team of spine surgeons, state-of-the-art technology, and patient-centered approach, you can trust that you’re in expert hands.

To learn more about Mountain West Spine and its doctors and services, please visit www.mountainwestspine.com, “like” Mountain West Spine on Facebook, or follow @mountainwestspine_ on Instagram.

References:

1 Janssen ME, et al, prodisc C Total Disc Replacement Versus ACDF for Single-Level Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease, JBJS, 2015, 97:1738-47.