Interlaminar Spacer

Interlaminar spacers, employed through a minimally invasive technique by PENNSO doctors, provide numerous advantages over traditional open back surgery. This approach allows patients to return home on the same day, reducing the risk of infections, overall costs, and complications associated with hospital stays.

Advantages for Right Patient Candidates:

• Minimally Invasive Technique:
  • Minimally invasive approach eliminates the need for painful open back surgery.
  • Same-day surgery allows patients to go home on the day of the procedure.
• Outpatient Basis:
  • Generally performed on an outpatient basis, reducing the need for hospitalization.
• Limited Bone and Tissue Resection:
  • Typically, no bone or tissue resection is required, and incisions are smaller.
• Preservation of Spinal Canal:
  • The spinal canal is not compromised during the procedure.
• Shortened Operating Room Time:
  • Shortened operating room time may result in reduced expenses for the patient.
• Shorter Recovery Times:
  • Minimally invasive approach contributes to shorter recovery times.
  • Rapid relief from symptoms is often achieved.

Personalized Treatment Approach:

• Highly Skilled Doctors:
  • PENNSO doctors are highly skilled in minimally invasive treatment methods for lasting back pain relief.
• Quick Outpatient Experience:
  • Patients undergo a quick outpatient experience, minimizing the need for multiple surgeries.
• Reduced Recovery Period:
  • Minimally invasive techniques contribute to a reduced recovery period.

Free MRI Evaluation:

• Schedule a Free MRI Evaluation:
  • Patients with an MRI can schedule a free evaluation with an experienced spine surgeon at PENNSO.
  • The surgeon will personally assess the situation over the phone and discuss potential treatment options.

For those seeking effective, minimally invasive solutions for back pain, PENNSO offers personalized treatment approaches with the advantages of interlaminar spacer implantation.

If you find yourself frustrated with partial or temporary pain relief from medications or nerve block injections, an interlaminar spacer may be a suitable treatment option. However, this treatment is not advisable for every patient with stenosis. PENNSO doctors work individually with each patient to assess their specific condition and create a tailored treatment plan.

Identifying Candidates for Interlaminar Spacer Treatment:

• Diagnosis of Central and Foraminal Spinal Stenosis:
  • Patients diagnosed with central and foraminal spinal stenosis may benefit from interlaminar spacer placement.
• Consideration for Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach:
  • The minimally invasive surgical approach is suitable for certain patients with spinal stenosis.
• Osteoarthritis and Aging-Related Changes:
  • Patients experiencing bone and soft tissue thickening due to osteoarthritis and aging may be candidates.
• Symptoms of Neurogenic Claudication:
  • Individuals experiencing back, arm, or leg pain, along with “pins and needles” sensations, may qualify.
  • Neurogenic claudication symptoms may decrease when the patient sits or bends the spine.
• Temporary Relief with Changes in Position:
  • Relief from compressed nerves and decreased pressure may occur when patients sit or bend the spine.
• Improvement in Mobility After Treatment:
  • Patients who walk in a bent-over manner due to neurogenic claudication may regain the ability to stand straighter and walk pain-free after treatment.

Taking the Next Steps Toward Pain Relief:

• Consultation with Skilled Staff:
  • PENNSO has a high success rate for interlaminar spacer surgeries, attributed to years of experience, accurate diagnosis, and careful patient matching.
• Explore Additional Options:
  • Learn about a variety of additional options, including minimally invasive surgery, to regain pain-free function.
• Candidacy Verification:
  • Use the Candidacy Verification tool to determine if you are a candidate for interlaminar spacer surgery.
• Contact PENNSO:
  • Fill out the contact form and initiate your path toward pain relief by contacting PENNSO.

For individuals seeking effective solutions for spinal stenosis, the qualification for interlaminar spacer treatment involves a personalized assessment by PENNSO doctors.