Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal, sometimes due to the thickening of ligaments in the spine, herniated discs, arthritis, age-related changes, and/or trauma. This causes pain, numbness, or weakness, especially in the back and legs.
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Epidurals and nerve block injections consist of administering long-acting steroid medication close to the pain generator. It is especially beneficial for a patient suffering from back and/or leg pain.
It is a minimally invasive procedure where a thin lead wire is temporarily inserted into the epidural space to send electrical signals to the spinal cord to treat chronic pain. If satisfactory pain relief is obtained a permanent device is implanted under the skin by a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The patient also receives a remote control to use to get on-demand pain relief.
Spinal Decompression:
LiFT
LiFT-DV, also known as Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression (PILD), is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat lumbar spinal stenosis. Through a small incision, specialized instruments are used under fluoroscopic guidance and direct visualization with an integrated light source to remove portions of the thickened ligamentum flavum and small amounts of bone that may be compressing the spinal nerves.
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Similar to the MILD procedure, LiFT-DV enlarges the spinal canal and reduces nerve compression; however, it offers the added benefit of direct visualization during tissue removal. Because the procedure preserves most normal spinal anatomy and minimizes disruption of surrounding tissues, patients may experience less postoperative pain, faster recovery, and improved walking tolerance and function.
The Minuteman procedure is a minimally invasive treatment option for certain lumbar spine conditions, including lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and low-grade spondylolisthesis.
The procedure provides anatomical distraction and stabilization without anatomical destruction.
Through a small incision, a specialized implant is placed between the spinous processes of the affected vertebrae. This approach preserves the surrounding anatomical structures, including the paraspinal muscles, fascia, ligaments, and bony elements, without the need for extensive surgical dissection, bone removal, or destabilization of the spinal segment.
This tissue-sparing approach is intended to stabilize the spine while allowing for shorter recovery times, less postoperative discomfort, and reduced disruption compared with more invasive surgical procedures.
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Nerve blocks of exiting nerve roots provide excellent pain relief for radicular pain when they are the source of the pain. A local anesthetic with or without a steroid medication is injected to provide pain relief.
Also known as "Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)" or "percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression (PILD)," is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to treat lumbar spinal stenosis. Small pieces of bone and thickened ligament are shaved off to widen the spinal canal and reduce pressure on the spinal nerves.
The Inspan procedure is an innovative, minimally invasive treatment designed to address lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and low-grade spondylolisthesis. The procedure involves placement of a specialized implant between the spinous processes of the affected vertebrae to provide stabilization and maintain spinal alignment preserving much of the normal anatomy.​
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The procedure is performed through a small incision using minimally invasive surgical techniques, resulting in less tissue disruption, reduced blood loss, and lower postoperative discomfort compared with more invasive surgical approaches. Most patients undergo the procedure in an outpatient setting and are discharged home the same day, allowing many patients to resume their daily activities sooner while achieving meaningful improvements in pain, function, and walking tolerance.