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What's your experience with Vertiflex Superion Implant?
Spine Health | Last Active: Nov 16, 2024 | Replies (339)Comment receiving replies
I finally had my surgeon's appointment regarding the vertiflex that was put in a year ago. This was performed by a pain doctor that has since moved a few months ago to Santa Fe which is about 4 hours from where I presently live. Any way the appointment last week was a consult with my original surgeon who did fusions in 2018. He is needing a current MRI from me before he can say too much but he definitely did not approve of any more Vertiflex procedures because they are very temporary and only give relieve for 4 to 6 months. Which was true in my case. I will post another update after my MRI and appt. on May 12th
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My MRI showed that I have 75% blockage above the area where I have already had surgery in 2018. I now have to decide whether to do another surgery or just put up with the pain. The dr. said the laminectomy and fusions should last 7 to 10 years but my original surgery just lasted 2. After reading other blogs regarding Spinal Stenosis it seems that this is a never-ending thing and most people finally just put up with it and deal with finding ways to control pain. (Meaning CBD and THC, exercising, and knowing your limits.) The Veriflex I feel is a good alternative for Mild Spinal Stenosis patients but not that great for severe kinds. I will update after a do some more research.