Dynamic Disc Designs (ddd), a Canadian manufacturer of anatomical spine models, will be exhibiting at NASS 2026 in San Antonio, showcasing a growing collection of clinically focused lumbar and cervical models developed to support patient education, surgical consultation, professional training, and biomechanical understanding.
Founded by chiropractor and spine researcher Dr. Jerome Fryer, ddd has spent more than 17 years developing highly detailed spinal models that allow clinicians to demonstrate pathology, anatomy, and treatment concepts in a hands-on format.
New Features and Developments
This year's exhibit will highlight several recent advancements, including:
- Dynamic disc models demonstrating nucleus migration and disc herniation
- Models featuring medial branch anatomy and mammillo-accessory ligaments for procedural education
- Lumbar spinal stenosis models with ligamentum flavum hypertrophy
- Modic change models incorporating basivertebral nerve anatomy
- Cervical and lumbar pathology models designed to facilitate patient understanding of common spine conditions
- Custom educational models developed in collaboration with surgeons and industry partners
Supporting the Therapeutic Alliance
Research continues to demonstrate the importance of patient understanding and engagement during spine care. Dynamic Disc Designs focuses on creating models that help bridge the gap between imaging findings, biomechanics, and meaningful patient conversations.
"Our goal has always been to help clinicians explain the mechanical 'why' behind a patient's symptoms," says Dr. Jerome Fryer. "When patients can see and interact with anatomy, complex concepts often become easier to understand."
Designed by a Clinician, Used Around the World
ddd models are currently used by:
- Spine surgeons
- Pain specialists
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
- Medical educators
- Universities and training programs
The company's products have been exhibited at major professional meetings including the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), and now NASS 2026.
Visit Booth #821
Attendees are invited to visit Booth #821 to explore the latest models, discuss emerging educational applications, and see demonstrations of dynamic spinal mechanics that are difficult to communicate using static images alone.