What's your experience with Vertiflex Superion Implant?

Has anyone ever had the Vertiflex Procedure done? And, did you experience your rib cage hurting after your procedure. Also what kind of success have you experienced? I had one done 9 days ago.

Hi @newmexico71lss and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I see that you had the Vertiflex Procedure done just 9 days ago. I moved your message to this existing discussion about Vertiflex so you can connect with @esperanza22 @jfsherley and other who have experience with the procedure.

@newmexico71lss, are you experiencing pain relief or new pain?

Thought I would give another update on my condition after my Vertiflex surgery I wanted to say that I am better I used to get up in the mornings with a lot of pain but I don’t have that anymore maybe just a little but nothing like it used to be so the procedure has helped quite a bit in that regard

Thank you so very much for your update

Each day it seems better. I go to the drs. in a couple of days to get the stitches out. There is no new pain except for the rib cage area is still very sore. I was told it could be the nerves just getting used to this procedure. I will post an update after the 17th. However, I do think there is an improvement but I am still taking 2 Tylenol PM's and 2 gabapentin 100mg at night in order to sleep. And, am trying to not take anything during the day. I have not been able to test my walking due to weather but plan to start that up soon.

My insurrance company wiould not approve a Verripled procedure. I appealed, still no. They said it was an exdperimental procedure.

My stitches are out now and I do not go back to the doctor for 3 months. He did not have an explanation for my rib cage discomfort and said no one has ever complained about that. ( However, the pain has almost subsided). He said my stenosis was the worst in all his patients and that it will take me a few months to feel relief. I already do notice some improvement. I am starting physical therapy next week. I never explained to you that I have had 2 laminectomies and fusions in the past and due to scar tissue another operation is not suggested. Our weather has improved and I plan to get more walking in and I will keep you posted on that.

@newmexico71lss Thank you for the update. I am glad you are improving. Continue to give us updates!!!

I started PT today and the therapist recognized that I am way out of alignment so has started me on some stretching exercises and I believe this will make a huge difference in my recovery. I will keep you updated on this.

Thank you & good luck.