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Anyone had minimally invasive ligament decompression (MILD) treatment?
Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 1 10:27am | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Yes. I could clearly hear the surgeon hammering away at the Vertiflex to get it in. It went in ok. First few days it felt like the Vertiflex was trying to push me into a stooped position which I think is normal because that is what it does i.e. simulates stooping. I now am pretty much free in terms of motion but it has not helped my "shopping cart syndrome" which got me to MILD.
I have spoken to Vertos and they take a "hands off" approach to MILD other than marketing. Defer to doctor. That seems strange since they are the experts.
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I read your response with interest. I have spinal stenosis and had a radio frequency ablation and trigger point injection at Mayo. I'm pleased Mayo offers several solutions for back pain before suggesting a surgical procedure. I'm leary of documentation offered by Vertos for vertiflex or MILD procedures.
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Hi @pablo81, I merged your 2 discussions about minimally invasive ligament decompression (MILD) treatment into one discussion to keep you connected with @speedy and @jenniferhunter and others.
To help you as you explore minimally invasive spine surgery options, I thought you might appreciate this Mayo Clinic article written by our spine experts for health professionals:
- Minimally invasive spine surgery: Hit or miss? https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/orthopedic-surgery/news/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery-hit-or-miss/mac-20430468
In this video for patients, Dr. Mohamad Bydon, a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses back pain treatments including Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery used at Mayo Clinic