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Anyone had a interspinous process device (Minuteman) fusion procedure?

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 7 12:02pm | Replies (33)
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@denman55

I had the MINUTEMAN procedure done in March 2022 for my Lumbar spinal stenosis. It was done after having Epidural steroid injections that failed to give me any pain relief. I am actually sorry I had this procedure done because having an interspinous device inserted has not provided me with any pain relief. I am still suffering with pain, have seen a new doctor, who prescribed Physical therapy, Acupuncture and Chiropractics which I began in March 2023. Needless to say none of those treatments provided me with any pain relief either. So now I'm told my only option is to have the Spinal Cord Stimulator procedure done.

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ginnyjm | @ginnyjm | Jun 7 11:55am

I’ve been where you are now, except never had acupuncture. The Minuteman never helped me either, but it’s still just there. Then, I had the SCS as a last resort - that never helped after 3 years so I had it removed February 2024. It may help you, but do your own research! Keep in mind you’ll have several leads & a real battery inside your body that has to be charged by wearing a belt with a charger every few days & your clothes can’t be under or over the charger.

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