- Less invasive than traditional surgeries
- Rapid post-surgical recovery
- Can be performed on an out-patient basis
- Provides distraction/mobility and may prevent “domino lesions”
Biomechanical and clinical studies showed the advantages of CDA when compared to other standard surgical techniques. (Vet Surg. Dec. 2007 & JAVMA Sep. 2011)
Recent Studies Demonstrated that CDA had long term 91% success rate and no occruuence of domino lesions. (J Vet Inter Med 23(4), July/Aug 2014; & ACVS Surgery Summit Oct 2014)
Dr. Adamo developed and teaches this technique worldwide, He is the only veterinary neurosurgeon in Northern California offering this technique.


3D CT Scan of 3rd Generation Adamo Spinal Disc at C6-C7 disc space. Courtesy of Dr. Konrad Juirna