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Welcome To Boise Back Pain | Information for the Patient About Surgical Decompression and Stabilization of the Spine |
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Aging and the Spine The following information will address the basic anatomy of the spine, specific problems that may occur within the spine, as well as the benefits and risks associated with the Aspen Spinous Process System. Please consult your doctor to fully explain the most suitable treatment option for you. Introduction to Your Spine
Chronic Low Back Pain Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease:
Many of these symptoms can be alleviated temporarily by frequent changes in position to help relieve pressure and pain. Symptoms of Spondylolisthesis:
Many of these symptoms can be temporarily alleviated by sitting, leaning forward, reclining or rest. The pain associated with these conditions can be alleviated or lessened through several modern minimally invasive techniques created to relieve pressure and pain, while stabilizing the spine. Only your doctor can offer a full diagnosis and determine the best treatment option concerning your condition. 1 Source: Bigos S, et al. Acute Low Back Problems in Adults, Clinical Practice Guideline No. 14. Rockville, MD: U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, AHCPR Pub. No. 95-0642, Dec. 1994.
The Aspen Spinous Process System: Relieving Pressure and Restoring Proper Spinal Alignment The Aspen Spinous Process System from Lanx is a posterior supplemental fixation device created for single level placement in the noncervical spine. The device is intended for use with bone graft material and is not intended for stand-alone use. It is designed for plate attachment to the spinous processes to achieve supplemental fusion in patients who suffer from degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma and/or tumor. Spinous processes are the small, bony protuberances along the back of the spinal column near the surface of your skin. Because spinous processes are located so close to the skin, minimal operative intervention is required. A small incision is made in the lower back. The Aspen System is then inserted and precisely positioned behind the spinal elements and in between two spinous processes. This placement reestablishes alignment and stabilizes the spine.
Possible candidates for the Aspen Spinous Process System may include:
Frequently Asked Questions How long will I be in the hospital? What should I expect following my surgery? Will this device activate security alarms at airports or other establishments? Will my insurance cover this surgery? Glossary of Terms Disc – soft tissue located between the vertebrae that acts as a shock absorber in the spine, allowing the spine to bend and move Degenerative Disc Disease – gradual deterioration of the disc; gradual wear and tear of the discs in the spine causing the discs to lose their flexibility and shock absorbing capabilities. Degenerative Disc Disease is a naturally occurring process that happens with age. Lumbosacral Spine – the lower portion of the spine, including the vertebra in the lumbar and sacral regions Spinous Process – the small, bony protuberance located along the back of the spinal column that acts as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments Spinal Fusion – a surgical procedure to stabilize the spine by fusing together two or more vertebrae, using bone grafts and metal rods and screws Spondylolisthesis – a condition that occurs when one vertebra slips forward onto the adjacent vertebra Vertebrae – 24 bones located in the spine 7 cervical (neck), 12 thoracic (chest) and 5 lumbar (lower back) Contraindications Associated with the Aspen Spinous Process System
Possible Complications: As with any surgical procedure, complications may occur following the placement of the Aspen device. These can include but are not limited to:
Other general complications associated with any spinal surgical procedure include:
This information was designed to provide important information about less invasive spine surgery and the Aspen Spinous Process System from Lanx. Our mission is to improve the quality of care for patients worldwide by providing surgeons with innovative spinal products. |
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Tyler Frizzell, MD
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Boise Back Pain | Relieve The Monster In Your Back & Legs: Exciting New Treatment Options For Back & Leg Pain |
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The latest innovation in spinal fusion is now widely available and is successfully treating patients with back and leg pain due to degenerative spinal conditions. You are not alone Lower back and leg pain is one of the most common conditions experienced by patients, affecting 4 out of 5 adults. Daily wear and tear, injury and disc degeneration due to aging are common causes of painful compression of the nerves in the lower back. Groundbreaking technology. The US Food and Drug Administration recently cleared a new device, the Aspen Spinous Process System, for those patients suffering from a select group of degenerative spinal conditions. “The Aspen Spinous Process System is placed using a small incision. This placement reestablishes alignment and stabilizes the spine, offering significant relief to patients who suffer from debilitating low back and leg pain.” The Aspen Spinous Process System is placed using a smaller incision in the back than traditional open fusion surgery and can be used with other types of spinal hardware to stabilize the spine while the “fusion” process takes place. Patients who may benefit from the Aspen Spinous Process System include:
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