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X-STOP: Surgical Implant for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

The X-STOP Spacer is a small, titanium implant that fits between the spinous processes of the vertebrae in your lower back. There is no fusion involved in using the X-STOP. It works by opening the space around the pinched nerve.

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  • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    Surgery for spinal stenosis often involves a decompression back surgery, with most types of spinal stenosis surgery sharing several important considerations.

  • Spinal Stenosis Surgery: The X-STOP

    The X-STOP, designed by Kyphon, is an implant placed between the spinous process for relief from spinal stenosis pain.

  • X-STOP Interactive Video

    This interactive video gives you a surgeon's view of the X-STOP procedure.

  • Interspinous Process Spacers

    Interspinous Process Spacers are implants/surgical instrumentation devices designed to distract (or open) the foramen in order to relieve nerve pain cused by spinal stenosis....

  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment and Surgery

    Following diagnosis, lumbar spinal stenosis treatments may include non-surgical options like exercise and activity modification or different types of spine surgery.

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