What's your experience with Vertiflex Superion Implant?

What is this implant; I currently have a Medtronics stimulator and pain pump. The stimulator is not working well.

What is this implant; I currently have a Medtronics stimulator and pain pump. The stimulator is not working well.

Wonder if there’s different sizes of those ? I would think there would be I mean surely 1 size fits all is not how that would be so if they have different sizes maybe he didn’t put the right size in you just wondering what would make it slip ... I’m think I’m s

I had two of the Inspiron implanted about two years ago I didn’t see any difference after the implants at all. My back condition has worsened as I have all symptoms of stenosis but my doctor says the MRI doesn’t show enough to warrant the mild procedure which I had three years ago and it worked wonderful for almost a year. The doctor that did my implants tell me they could be removed but since I don’t know if they are contributing to my current condition or not, I simply just cannot stand up straight for more than 15 minutes or so then I start leaning forward and within two hours I am totally exhausted. I was a very active nurse both at work and at home now I feel helpless and hopeless at times.

Is there anyone out there that has had a good Vertiflex experience that fixed your pain? I am considering it for severe stenosis at L2/L3 but reluctantly. Alternative is live with the pain or do open back. I have developed "shopping cart syndrome" which is not pleasant.

I have a Vertiflex between L4 and L5 inserted on Dec 6 2021. ( I understood it is for cases of mild stenosis) It is working; my pain is minimal. However, I have since seen a spine specialist who said my pinched nerve could have been relieved by a minor surgical procedure. I chose Vertiflex before seeing the spine specialist thinking that any back surgery us risky and unpredictable. The spine specialist quote was "we do many minor procedures". On reflection if I had seen this doctor earlier would I have chosen his solution? The answer is probably a "Yes". I would suggest you see a spine specialist before you make your decision.

Thank you for responding. I have chronic pain and severe stenosis at L2/L3 and have been resisting open back surgery. I have seen 2 spine surgeons and both have indicated they recommend open back but do think I would get some relief from Vertiflex.. They say the main problem is the ligamentus flaven is swollen and pressing into spinal canal causing the pain. I also considered the MILD treatment but have been told by spine surgeon that it may cause permanent damage due to the severity of the stenosis. Boston Scientific says Veriflex should help even though it is severe stenosis which is contrary to what I have read. So I am getting a mish mash of information. I guess in the end I need to decide whether to continue to live with the pain if I can or do the Veriflex. If it works , great, if not then consider open back. Thanks again for responding.

You have a difficult decision. Open back surgery sounds major. Veriflex is minor and if it doesn't work can be removed. It is "minimally invasive" but still needs general anesthetic. Age may also be a factor in your decision....and how much pain are you prepared to live with, and is going to get worse.
Whatever you decide I hope it leads to less pain and a better day to day lifestyle.