Dr. Fumich Performs First Two-Level Cervical Disc Replacement Using Centinel Spine’s Prodisc® C Portfolio in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH – November 2025 – Dr. Fumich, a board-certified and fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at the Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, has successfully performed the region’s first two-level cervical total disc replacement using Centinel Spine’s prodisc® C portfolio. This achievement marks a significant advancement in motion-preserving spine care for patients in Lima and surrounding communities.
The patient was experiencing debilitating symptoms from degenerative disc disease (DDD) in the cervical spine. By implanting both the prodisc C Vivo and prodisc C SK devices, Dr. Fumich utilized Centinel Spine’s Match-the-Disc™ technology—an approach that allows surgeons to select implants that best match each patient’s unique anatomy. This personalized technique is designed to preserve spinal motion, reduce pain, and support long-term function.
Dr. Fumich explained, “Cervical disc disease and the resulting nerve compression can lead to significant pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms. For many years, the standard surgical treatment for these symptoms was a cervical spine fusion, a procedure that permanently joins two vertebrae and eliminates motion at the treated level.” Total Disc Replacement (TDR) offers a motion-preserving alternative by replacing the damaged disc with an artificial implant.
“The latest generation of cervical disc arthroplasty (total disc replacement) allows us to preserve motion by replacing the damaged disc rather than fusing the spine,” stated by Dr. Fumich. “Maintaining natural movement at the treated level also reduces stress on the adjacent discs, lowering the risk of future degenerative changes and potentially decreasing the need for future surgeries.”
