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What's your experience with Vertiflex Superion Implant?
Has anyone had the Veriflex Superion implant. I had it and it did not seem to work for me. Would appreciate any one that has information. Thanks
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@gcranor Here is the company website for the Vertiflex implant. There is a video animation to show you how it is used. I don't have experience with this, but the information was easy to find online.
https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/products/indirect-decompression-system/superion-indirect-decompression-system.html
Is this something that you would want to discuss with your spine specialist?
I also have a Medtronics stimulator. I can't seem to find the right setting. Can you give me any more info about your experience?
I have it set at 3.8 for standing (all groups) and 3.4 for sitting and laying down.
As I understand there are different sizes which doc should measure for.
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.
Yes I have been told by doc that "mild" could cause permanent damage due to severity of the stenosis at L2/L3 so now I am also considering Vertiflex but cannot seem to find many advocates among the patients.
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.
Thank you kindly. I am being driven by the fact that I have been told that I could do permanent damage eventually as I age. I am 80 years of age and fairly active. Chronic back pain has been with me for over 25 years so I can live with that. It is the fear of permanent damage. I also understand that it can be done with a local anesthetic. Thanks again.