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Interspinous Process Spacers for spinal stenosis

Posted by martyk @martyk, Nov 8, 2021

Has anyone tried Stabilink (MIS Interlaminar Spinal Fixation System). It's a device placed in the spinal cord for people suffering from degenerative disc desase and have chronic back pain. It includes spondylolisttheis.

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dalton7 | @dalton7 | Mar 7 2:18pm
In reply to @dstamm "I recently (2 months ago) had Stabilink installed between L4-L5, to replace a Vertiflex Superion which..." + (show)
@dstamm

I recently (2 months ago) had Stabilink installed between L4-L5, to replace a Vertiflex Superion which became dislodged after 2 1/2 years pain free.
During the new procedure the Vertiflex was removed and new device installed. I am now relatively pain free and working on getting strength back. Spinal stenosis symptoms are reduced about 80-90%.
I figured if it didn't work these devices do not preclude any more invasive treatment if needed in the future. I am happy with the results.

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Hello,
Do you mind if I ask your age? I need exactly what you’ve had done but I’m 72 and concerned that I can’t have it because of my age.
Thank you
Kerry

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Mar 7 9:17pm
In reply to @dalton7 "Hello, Do you mind if I ask your age? I need exactly what you’ve had done..." + (show)
@dalton7

Hello,
Do you mind if I ask your age? I need exactly what you’ve had done but I’m 72 and concerned that I can’t have it because of my age.
Thank you
Kerry

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@dalton7 My cousin who is an 80 year old man had a laminectomy lumbar spine surgery and he did great. He was walking right away, and only on pain medicine for a week. He improved a lot in the first 2 weeks and at the end of the first month, he was pretty much pain free. Just being 72 probably isn't going to prevent surgery unless there are other health issues complicating it and raising the risks. This would be something to ask your doctors and how everything about your health may affect your ability to recover.

Jennifer

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dalton7 | @dalton7 | Mar 8 6:35am

Thank you Jennifer. That’s encouraging information.

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deestb | @deestb | Mar 9 10:24am
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@jenniferhunter

@dalton7 My cousin who is an 80 year old man had a laminectomy lumbar spine surgery and he did great. He was walking right away, and only on pain medicine for a week. He improved a lot in the first 2 weeks and at the end of the first month, he was pretty much pain free. Just being 72 probably isn't going to prevent surgery unless there are other health issues complicating it and raising the risks. This would be something to ask your doctors and how everything about your health may affect your ability to recover.

Jennifer

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You have givem me hope I am 80 and maybe spinal surgery coming up...Thanks so much

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 15 3:20pm
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@deestb

You have givem me hope I am 80 and maybe spinal surgery coming up...Thanks so much

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@deestb, welcome. Have you decided to have spinal surgery? What are the pros and cons as you see it?

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sb4ca | @sb4ca | Mar 18 3:39pm
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@pita12345

I had one 8 months ago called a minuteman procedure, some call it a lumbar fusion. It did not help me at all, actually it made things worse. Pain Dr. ordered a CT scan at my last visit in March. It took a month to get the scan scheduled, results were sent to the Dr five days later but I never heard from their office. I finally called them after waiting a month and two more calls before hearing from anyone. I am scheduled for follow-up next week. Since I have so many issues with my back, I have no idea what he will suggest. I am not looking forward to what I think may be next.

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I've run into an issue where MRI was ordered and I never heard back. But I could see my results on the portal at the imaging center. Nothing serious was noted. When I did connect with the doctor he told me it was fine. So in my experience I would say if they didn't contact you then it is more likely that the report will be less serious. Also CT is good for bone, but MRI is preferred to visually evaluate soft tissue including disc pathology. My surgeon always orders MRI first and if bad, then will order CT. Just FYI.

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