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What's your experience with Vertiflex Superion Implant?

Posted by esperanza22 @esperanza22, Jul 27, 2020

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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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Oct 12, 2023
In reply to @ghaddan123 "I am seriously considering this treatment. I have DDD L5S1 with pain in lower back and..." + (show)
@ghaddan123

I am seriously considering this treatment. I have DDD L5S1 with pain in lower back and pain radiates down both legs. Orthepedic surgen recommends fusion, looking at less envasive techniques. I have a appt November 14th for eval for Veritex Superion. Will let you know if it helps.

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@ghaddan123 Hello and welcome to Connect. Will you also seek other opinions from spine specialists? If this will be your first introduction to spine surgery getting several opinions is a good idea and once done, you can’t go back. Surgery at the lower end of the spine is a longer and more difficult recovery because you are bearing most of your body weight there. I am a spine surgery patient with a cervical fusion.

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sjs1951 | @sjs1951 | Oct 13, 2023

I had 2 vertiflex in L4 and L5
No improvement at all still trying to find some one it worked for. Hope you succeed

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clj | @clj | Oct 19, 2023

I had the vertiflex procedure done on July 14, 2023. I am much worse now than I was. I have read that it is not for severe LSS, Does any on know if this is true?

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Oct 20, 2023

@clj Hello and welcome to Connect. I found this other discussion where you can meet other members talking about the Vertiflex procedure.

Chronic Pain- "Vertiflex Procedure"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/vertiflex-procedure/

This post from @vfb discussed experience with the procedure.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765200/

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sommerreign | @sommerreign | Oct 20, 2023
In reply to @esperanza22 "I just had it three weeks ago, It is in one place. So far the relief..." + (show)
@esperanza22

I just had it three weeks ago, It is in one place. So far the relief I obtained is that when I get up in the morning, I used to buckle under and limp. I still get a pain on my right side like I used to. My foot still gets numb, I thought it would help that, will be going to a foot doctor next week. I have severe spinal stenosis, so I tried this as I will not have surgery. I am going to my doctor in a day or so, will keep u posted. The brochure says not to bend or twist for 6 weeks. Thank you for your post.

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Well what happened?
Is this the spinal cord stimulator?

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clj | @clj | Oct 28, 2023
In reply to @clj "I had the vertiflex procedure done on July 14, 2023. I am much worse now than..." + (show)
@clj

I had the vertiflex procedure done on July 14, 2023. I am much worse now than I was. I have read that it is not for severe LSS, Does any on know if this is true?

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I have had no relief. I am in worse pain than before. They will remove mine on Nov. 8th.

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clj | @clj | Nov 15, 2023

I had it done July 14, 2023 it made my pain much worse.. I had them removed one week ago today. Still recuperating from that.

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extremecase | @extremecase | Dec 26, 2023

I just received the implant 6 days ago. It went from very bad pain to tolerable and now I am feeling much better. I haven't tried walking yet as I know I am not ready. I also know that I received the implant by trained surgeons in this procedure and meet with the Manufacture ie Invertors. All I can say at this time, is I'm hopeful.

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extremecase | @extremecase | Dec 26, 2023
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@clj

I had it done July 14, 2023 it made my pain much worse.. I had them removed one week ago today. Still recuperating from that.

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From everything that I have researched ahead of time, and I just had the surgery. If you are experiencing pain, only two thing will be associated with it, the implant dislodged, or improper placement. It's your Back, go get the answer's.

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pablo81 | @pablo81 | Jan 9 4:39pm

I had vertiflex installed at L2/L3 about a year ago. Neutral results altho I believe it will prevent my L2/L3 from worsening without it.. Considering Vertiflex at L3/L4 and the possibly MILD.. I have been diagnosed with severe stenosis at L2/L3 and L3/L4...

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