WEST CHESTER, PA — Centinel Spine announced the 35th anniversary of its prodisc platform, a milestone that traces the origins of modern total disc replacement and highlights the technology’s long-standing clinical record as demand for motion-preserving spine solutions continues to grow.
First implanted in 1990 by orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Thierry Marnay in Montpellier, France, prodisc was developed to address degenerative disc disease while preserving natural spinal motion. Over the past three and a half decades, the technology has evolved through successive engineering advances, expanded indications, and multiple U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals.
Centinel Spine said the prodisc platform is supported by more than 540 published peer-reviewed papers and long-term clinical evidence showing sustained patient function with revision rates of less than 1 percent. Since its U.S. launch in 2006, more than 300,000 prodisc implantations have been performed worldwide, according to the company.
Centinel Spine acquired the prodisc technology in 2018 and has since focused exclusively on advancing total disc replacement. Over the past five years, the company has expanded cervical and lumbar indications, introduced anatomically tailored implant options, and modernized both implants and surgical instruments to improve consistency and ease of use for surgeons.
The company said its prodisc system is currently the only total disc replacement solution in the United States with FDA-approved two-level indications for both cervical and lumbar use. Recent developments include new anatomic endplate options for lumbar procedures, additional cervical implant designs, and expanded approvals for multi-level use across multiple devices.
Dr. Marnay said the technology’s longevity reflects decades of clinical learning and disciplined engineering, noting that preserving motion has proven to be a durable solution for appropriately selected patients. He said the accumulated evidence continues to guide future innovation in disc replacement.
The evolution of total disc replacement in the U.S. has also been shaped by early adopters such as Dr. Scott Blumenthal of the Texas Back Institute, who performed the first total disc replacement procedure in the country more than 25 years ago. Blumenthal, who has completed more than 5,000 cervical and lumbar disc replacement procedures, said growing clinical evidence suggests the technology may be applicable to a wider range of patients than is currently recognized.
Centinel Spine Chief Executive Officer Steve Murray said the company’s recent progress reflects a broader strategy centered on evidence-driven innovation and long-term patient outcomes. He said investments in product development, education, and surgeon support have positioned the company to play a leading role as adoption of disc replacement accelerates in the U.S. and internationally.
As spine care continues to shift toward motion preservation and away from fusion in select cases, Centinel Spine said it expects the next phase of growth to be driven by expanded indications, continued clinical research, and increasing awareness among both surgeons and patients.
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