Dr. Dean Perfetti Advances Motion Preservation Spine Care Across
New York & Connecticut
Carmel, NY- May 19, 2026 – Patients across the Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut seeking relief from neck and back pain now have access to advanced, motion-preserving spine care close to home. Dr. Dean Perfetti, of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group, is building a strong regional presence in cervical and lumbar disc replacement, offering alternatives to traditional spinal fusion.
With offices conveniently located in Carmel, Mt. Kisco, and Newburgh, New York, as well as Danbury, Connecticut, Dr. Perfetti is helping patients work toward active lifestyles through surgical solutions designed to preserve motion and support function.
A New Standard in Spine Care: Motion Preservation
For decades, spinal fusion has been the most common surgical treatment for degenerative disc disease. While effective in stabilizing the spine, fusion eliminates motion at the treated level and places added stress on adjacent discs over time.
Disc replacement, also known as Total Disc Arthroplasty (TDA)—offers a different approach. In a spinal fusion, two vertebrae are permanently joined together, stopping motion at that level. In contrast, disc replacement involves removing the damaged disc and replacing it with an artificial disc designed to maintain natural movement in the spine.
“Motion matters,” says Dr. Perfetti. “I try to avoid fusion. The spine wants motion. Did you ever ask yourself why we fuse the back, but we do not fuse the knee or hip? Thanks to advancements in biomechanics and our understanding of those joints, we no longer fuse but replace them. Arthroplasty and motion preservation is the standard of care for all major joints in the body, and the spine should be held to the same standard.”
Why Motion Preservation Matters
Cervical and lumbar disc replacement is designed for patients with degenerative disc disease who have not found relief through conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medication, or injections. Advantages of disc replacement include:
- Preservation of natural spinal motion[1]
- Reduced stress on adjacent spinal levels[2]
- A quicker return to daily activities in appropriate patients[3]
- Long-term durability supported by clinical research[4]
Advanced Technology: Matching the Disc to the Patient
A key component of Dr. Perfetti’s success is his use of the prodisc® family of implants from Centinel Spine, a widely studied disc replacement system with published clinical data. Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, prodisc® technology allows surgeons to “Match the Disc to the Patient.” This means:
- A range of implant sizes and footprints to fit patient anatomy
- Multiple options for both cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) disc replacement
- Designed to replicate natural biomechanics of the spine
“Every spine is different,” Dr. Perfetti explains. “The ability to align implant selection with patient anatomy is an important factor in supporting the best possible outcomes.”
Why Choose Dr. Dean Perfetti?
Patients throughout New York and Connecticut turn to Dr. Perfetti for his:
- Patient-centered approach focused on providing all options for informed decision-making
- Specialized expertise in motion preservation surgery
- Extensive experience with both cervical and lumbar disc replacement
- Access to leading-edge technology like prodisc®
- Focus on helping patients return to active, healthy lifestyles
Dr. Perfetti takes a comprehensive approach, carefully evaluating patients to determine whether disc replacement is the right solution.
Expanding Access to Innovative Spine Solutions
For patients seeking alternatives to spinal fusion, a consultation with Dr. Perfetti can provide clarity and confidence. Through personalized evaluation and advanced surgical expertise, the team at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group is helping patients move forward, without giving up motion. More information about Dr. Dean Perfetti, total disc replacement procedures, and prodisc® technology is available by calling 845-278-8400 or requesting an appointment.
About Dr. Dean Perfetti
Dean C. Perfetti, MD, MPH, is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in spine surgery. Dr. Perfetti sees patients at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group at their Mount Kisco, Carmel, Newburgh locations in New York, and their Danbury location in Connecticut.
Dr. Perfetti obtained his undergraduate degree at Columbia College, Columbia University graduating with the highest honors of Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
He achieved a dual Medical Degree and Master of Public Health Degree from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. He graduated at the top of his class with the highest honors of Alpha Omega Alpha and Beta Ioda Chapter of Delta Omega.
He completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell as chief resident, followed by a spine surgery fellowship at the prestigious Texas Back Institute, which pioneered total disc replacement in the United States.
Dr. Perfetti’s clinical focus is on caring for back and neck injuries, whether from acute traumas such as herniations or fractures, chronic conditions like arthritis and stenosis, or spinal abnormalities. He is trained in complex cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgeries with a special focus on motion-preserving procedures, like total disc replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery.
About Somers Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group
Since 1988, Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group has been providing expert diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. The practice has locations in Carmel, Newburgh, Mount Kisco, and Fishkill, New York, and another in Danbury, Connecticut. Danbury is also the home of its Orthopaedic & Specialty Surgery Center, a leading multi-specialty surgical facility.
Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group physicians are board-certified, having completed extensive training at leading medical institutions across the United States. Team members specialize in all aspects of orthopaedic care, treating knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, foot, and ankle pain. They also diagnose and treat a comprehensive range of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions responsible for neck and back pain.
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1 Murrey D, Janssen M, Delamarter R, et al. Results of the prospective, randomized, controlled multicenter Food and Drug Administration investigational device exemption study of the ProDisc-C total disc replacement versus anterior discectomy and fusion for the treatment of 1-level symptomatic cervical disc disease. J Neurosurg Spine. 2009;11(3):275-286. doi:10.3171/2009.4.SPINE0852
2 Zigler J, Glenn J, Delamarter R, Five-year adjacent-level degenerative changes in patients with single-level disease treated using lumbar total disc replacement with prodisc L versus circumferential fusion, JNS, 17:504-511, 2012.
3 Zigler JE, Delamarter RB. Five-year results of the prospective, randomized, multicenter, controlled Food and Drug Administration investigational device exemption study of the ProDisc-L total disc replacement versus circumferential fusion for the treatment of single-level degenerative disc disease. Spine. 2012;37(6):492-500. doi:10.1097/BRS.0b013e31820eb180
4 Marnay T, Geneste G, Edgard-Rosa G, Grau-Ortiz M, Hirsch C, Negre G. Clinical Outcomes After 1 and 2-Level Lumbar Total Disc Arthroplasty: 1,187 Patients with 7 to 21-Year Follow-up. JBJS 2025 Jan, 53-65.