Vertiflex provides minimally invasive solutions for spinal stenosis, a condition that narrows the spinal canal and places pressure on the nerves causing pain or discomfort. Their products aim to improve patient outcomes and preserve spinal motion through their Superion Indirect Decompression System.
- Vertiflex was founded in 2005
- In 2018, the company was acquired by Boston Scientific
Vertos Medical is a medical device company that specializes in treating lumbar spinal stenosis. Their product is the mild Procedure, a minimally invasive lumbar decompression procedure.
Medtronic is a medical device company that produces a range of products, including spinal and orthopedic devices that treat spinal stenosis, among other conditions.
A minimally invasive treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis that utilizes a small spacer placed between the spinous processes to relieve pressure on the nerves and increase spinal canal space.
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the nerves and produces pain, numbness, or tingling in your back, legs, or arms. It can also cause weakness in your extremities.
The Superion spacer is implanted between the spinous processes in the lower back in a minimally invasive procedure. It enlarges the spaces where nerves exit the spine, reducing pressure on the nerves and relieving symptoms associated with spinal stenosis.
The Superion procedure is a less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery for spinal stenosis, potentially providing faster recovery times and less pain for the patient.
The coverage for the Superion procedure may vary based on your insurance coverage plan. You can talk to your doctor to determine if it's covered by your insurance plan.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with the Superion procedure. These risks can include infection, bleeding, and nerve damage, among others. Talk to your doctor to learn more about the risks involved with this procedure.