As we get older, all individuals hope to keep their mobility, freedom and independence. Day to day tasks, such as walking to get the mail or standing to cook dinner can become laborious or even impossible, often due to a diagnosis of Lumbar Stenosis. On Wednesday September 19th, 2018, Dr. Pryzbylkowski of Relievus became one of the first Physicians in the state to offer a minimally invasive solution to patients suffering from this disease.
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is primarily a degenerative, age-related narrowing of the lower spinal canal that is diagnosed in more than 1.2 million individuals in the U.S. each year. Onset typically occurs after the age of 50 and these symptoms include pain and numbness in the lower back, legs or buttocks, which limits the patient’s ability to stand and walk.
Vertos developed the MILD procedure to help treat this growing population of patients who are saying no to more invasive, spine destabilizing and costly surgeries. MILD is a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression, in which a Physician removes excess ligament through a 5.1mm portal – with no incisions, sutures or overnight stays.
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