What is the success rate of the Vertiflex procedure?

What is the success rate of the Vertiflex procedure?

Results: At 5 years, 84% of patients (74 of 88) demonstrated clinical success on at least two of three ZCQ domains.

Who is a candidate for Vertiflex?

Anyone with lumbar spinal stenosis who is experiencing pain that affects quality of life may be a good candidate for the Vertiflex procedure. Some patients who have been told they need major back surgery such as a laminectomy or spinal fusion may be candidates.

How long does Vertiflex procedure last?

How long does the procedure take? Generally, the procedure takes 15 to 45 minutes to perform depending on whether one or two spacers are implanted.

What are the side effects of Vertiflex procedure?

THE VERTIFLEX PROCEDURE Numbness, tingling, weakness, stiffness, or cramping in the back, legs, or buttocks. Difficulty and pain while standing upright. Difficulty and pain while walking. Decreased endurance during physical activities.

Is the Vertiflex procedure painful?

Superion® InterSpinous Spacer (Vertiflex) This is a great treatment option for people who have failed conservative treatment including physical therapy, pain medicine, spinal injections and who want to avoid surgery. This condition can be very painful and functionally debilitating.

What happens after Vertiflex procedure?

For about 6 weeks after your Vertiflex procedure, you should limit lifting, bending, and strenuous activity. During this time, you can increase your light activity and enjoy activities such as walking or light exercise.

Does insurance cover Vertiflex procedure?

Is Vertiflex covered by insurance? Yes, Medicare and Medicaid provide reimbursement coverage for Vertiflex spinal stenosis treatment. It is also covered by other commercial insurance companies.

Is spinal stenosis covered by Medicare?

CMS opened a national coverage analysis of PILD for lumbar spinal stenosis this past April, and after several months of combing through studies and reviewing public comments, the agency concluded the treatment will not be covered by Medicare.

Is there a minimally invasive procedure for spinal stenosis?

Minimally invasive lumbar laminectomy generally involves smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, and less blood loss than open laminectomy. In addition to being less destabilizing to the spine, recovery is often faster. Many patients with spinal stenosis are elderly.

What do you need to know about the Vertiflex procedure?

The Vertiflex is a minimally invasive stand-alone interspinous process decompression (IPD) procedure. IPD involves implanting a device (or spacer), such as the Superion®, between the spinous processes, which are the thin, bony projections on the back of the spine. What is the Superion® device?

Is the Vertiflex implant approved by the FDA?

The Vertiflex procedure is an FDA-approved system that uses a trademarked Vertiflex implant called a Vertiflex Superion interspinous spacer. The procedure steps are as follows:

Can a Vertiflex spacer be used for back pain?

The Vertiflex Superion® interspinous spacer is a FDA-approved system designed to relieve back pain by restoring the normal space between the vertebrae. Because it is a minimally-invasive procedure, the Vertiflex procedure is a solution for back pain patients for whom medications or injections have failed.

How long does it take to heal a Vertiflex incision?

Infection is unlikely to develop, but any medical procedure requiring an incision poses some risk. For approximately six weeks, the patient will need to avoid strenuous activity, including lifting objects, twisting, and bending. The Vertiflex procedure can quickly reduce pain within a few days.