Spinal Stenosis Articles & Analysis
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The epidural injection site will vary depending on the patients’ needs. Most spinal injections specifically are performed as a portion of a more comprehensive treatment program, aiming to boost spinal mobility and cure the patient of chronic pain levels. ...
IDE trial studying the use of LimiFlex with a decompression for patients suffering from degenerative spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis. The trial compares outcomes of patients who receive either LimiFlex or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) after decompression surgery. ...
Empirical Spine, Inc., maker of the LimiFlex™ Paraspinous Tension Band, today announced initiation of the PMA process for FDA review and approval of the use of the LimiFlex with a decompression for patients suffering from degenerative spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis. The Pivotal Trial supporting the PMA compares outcomes of patients ...
Empirical Spine, Inc., a company developing advanced solutions for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation (BDD) for its LimiFlex™ Paraspinous Tension Band. ...
IDE trial studying the use of the LimiFlex with a decompression for patients suffering from degenerative spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis. The trial compares outcomes of patients who receive either LimiFlex or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) after decompression surgery. ...
Centers for Disease Control noting inadequate effectiveness and inherent risks,6 and only 5% utilizing minimally invasive lumbar decompression treatment options which are now considered appropriate for earlier use.7 Other key findings (Click here for Executive Summary and here for Presentation) include: CLBP Has Significant Impact on Mobility and Long-term Negative Impact on Life More than ...
The LimiFlex DST is the first-of-its-kind surgical option for grade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesis (degen spondy) patients with spinal stenosis. Recognized with FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation, LimiFlex has the potential to offer grade 1 degen spondy patients a better solution compared to current options such as fusion. ...
As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you are an integral part in helping patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) get on the path to lasting relief. In this webinar workshop, led by our panel of mild® experts, APPs Ashley Comer, NP, Marie Zambelli, NP, Kelsey Kimball, PA, Lauren Cote, NP, Patrick McGinn, PA, Kristen Klein, NP, discuss how patient ...
LimiFlex is an investigational device targeting grade 1 lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis patients with spinal stenosis. It is designed to restore natural segmental motion and stability after lumbar decompression by augmenting the posterior tension band. ...
Interventional Pain Management is a fast-growing specialty. As new lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) procedures become available, practices are evolving the way they collaborate and work together to optimize patient care. ...
LimiFlex is an investigational device targeting grade 1 lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis patients with spinal stenosis, designed to restore natural segmental motion and stability after an open lumbar decompression by augmenting the posterior tension band. ...
Empirical Spine, Inc., a Silicon-Valley based medical technology company, announced today that data from the IDE study of the company’s LimiFlex Tension Band for patients suffering from degenerative spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis, was presented at the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) Annual Forum 2021. ...
The LimiFlex IDE trial is a prospective, multi-center, controlled clinical trial studying the safety and efficacy of the LimiFlex Paraspinous Tension Band compared to transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in patients suffering from degenerative spondylolisthesis and lumbar spinal stenosis. The study primary endpoint is a comparison of success of a ...
The device is located under the scalp, much like a cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) shunt. In March, the company received FDA breakthrough device designation for its ReFlow System Mini intended for the treatment of CSF disorders requiring shunting, such as hydrocephalus. ...