X-STOP

Interspinous Process Spacers

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:21:07 -0800

As seen in Figure 1 the spinous processes are located in the very back of the spinal column near the skin surface. In fact, by passing the hand down the center of the low back one is usually able to feel several small prominences. These are the spinous processes.

Spinal Stenosis Surgery

Ben Parr — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:43:26 -0700

In most cases of advanced claudication (spinal or vascular), decompressive surgery is required. There are several opinions and techniques used in spinal stenosis surgery, but there are key components common to all such approaches.

Spinal Stenosis Surgery: The X-STOP

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:20 -0800

New procedure to treat spinal stenosis

The X-STOP is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to alleviate painful symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. The device is inserted in the back of the spine to prevent a patient from bending too far backward at the narrowed segment, a position that for patients with spinal stenosis can cause leg pain (sciatica) and/or low back pain.

X-STOP for Spinal Stenosis: Research

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:20 -0800

As part of the FDA approval process, a multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled study was conducted in which 191 subjects were enrolled and treated at 9 centers. Control group treatment consisted of continued non-operative therapy, (e.g. use of bed rest, a lumbar corset, and varied number of epidural steroid injections). In both groups, NSAIDs, analgesics, and physical therapy were prescribed as needed. There was no statistical difference in the amount of analgesics used by both groups during the 24 month period.

X-Stop Interactive Video

Greg — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:29:09 -0700

The X-STOP is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to relieve symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. This interactive video gives you a surgeon's view of the procedure.

X-Stop Surgery for Spinal Stenosis: Complications, Risks, and Care

Ben Parr — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:26:46 -0700

X-STOP surgery

Insertion of the X-STOP spacer for spinal stenosis pain relief is a fairly straightforward procedure and can be done in an operating room or specialty room at the hospital.