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"MILD", (Minimally invasive lumbar decompression) ?
Has anyone used this procedure?
What was your expericnce with MILD?
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Has anyone used this procedure?
What was your expericnce with MILD?
Thanks,
Rog Smith
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There are a number of sites on MCC that discuss this procedure. Perhaps under spine health or chronic pain.
I had DRX 9009 decompression treatment at a chiropractic office. It consisted of a large number of appointments at a cost of approximately $4500. I’m not entirely sure that it was as successful as the hype. In addition they wanted to suck me into a whole series of treatments when the decompression was over. I didn’t continue. I guess if you’re desperate it’s worth a try. My back still goes out occasionally so it’s not a cure.
@sonnysma not the same thing.
MILD minimally invasive lumbar decompression is a surgical procedure done in outpatient surgery. A small incision in the back is made to get to the area where the nerve is being compressed at the spinal cord . You can google the exact procedure .
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2 ReactionsI have had the M.I.L.D procedure. It does not hurt and the wound is no larger than the size of a pencil eraser. I had a large amount of material removed with this procedure. However, prior to the procedure I was warned by a separate 2nd opinion neurosurgeon that the procedure could lead to a fusion at the L3-4 level. He was right, within months the disc fully herniated and I ended up with severe spinal stenosis. Thoughts to think about.... is the disc compromised (broad base bulge or herniation) / do you have a fusion above or below / do you have multiple levels of disease / is the primary source of stenosis the ligament, the disc or both / do you have degenerative disc disease. I truly believe everyone should get a 2nd opinion. They are a pain but if you are upfront with the scheduler and let them know you are coming in for just an opinion they are super helpful.
I had it done a year ago on 3 levels. Spent 1 night in hospital due to the number of levels
It helped 1 side but not the other. It is good for central stenosis but will not help for foraminal stenosis. It is worth trying as it is pretty low risk and if it doesn't give you relief it doesn't change the future options.
Great comment ! Thanks