An hour may change everything for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Find out how this minimally invasive, outpatient procedure, which has a safety profile similar to an epidural steroid injection (ESI), may help you stand longer and walk farther with less pain.
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Pain or numbness in lower back when standing
Pain, numbness or tingling in legs or buttocks when walking
Relief when sitting or leaning forward
Help your LSS patients, even those with comorbidities, by removing a major root cause of their neurogenic claudication. Move to mild® to provide patients with long-term relief using a therapy that has a safety profile equivalent to an ESI, but with lasting results. Learn more about the minimally invasive mild® Procedure’s key benefits, clinical outcomes and how it can be incorporated into your treatment algorithm.
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This #BackCareAwarenessWeek and every day, Vertos Medical is committed to helping patients find a safe, durable treatment option for chronic low back pain (CLBP) caused by lumbar spinal stenosis (#LSS).*
Visit the 🔗 link in bio or www.vertosmed.com to learn how the Mild Procedure could help your patients with LSS find lasting relief.
*Clinical data at the 🔗 link in bio.
Dr. Vishal Khemlani (@khemlanimd) from Columbia Pain Management, P.C. helps get his lumbar spinal stenosis (#LSS) patients back on their feet with the Mild Procedure.
Make the #MOVE2mild early in your treatment algorithm for patients suffering from LSS with neurogenic claudication.
Visit the case study at the 🔗 link in bio to see how Mild specialists are helping a broad spectrum of patients increase mobility, reduce pain, and restore their quality of life.
We are #hiring and excited about growing #TeamVertos with new career opportunities. Join us on our mission to help lumbar spinal stenosis (#LSS) patients get on the path to lasting relief.
View current openings available throughout the U.S. and apply online at the link 🔗 in bio.
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For many patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP), finding answers about the cause of their pain can be a long and difficult process. According to recent data, 78% of U.S. adults with CLBP do not know an enlarged ligament could be the cause.*
This #PainAwarenessMonth, we’re encouraging patients to speak to an interventional pain management physician about CLBP treatment options, such as the Mild Procedure. To learn how Mild could work for your patients, visit the 🔗 link in bio.
*View Mobility Matters data at the 🔗 link in bio.
Attention, APPs – it’s time to meet the Mild Insights Hub!
We’re excited to share the Mild Insights Hub, our newest content library for advanced practice providers (APPs) which provides information about the Mild Procedure for lumbar spinal stenosis (#LSS), plus tools for reviewing imaging, identifying Mild candidates within your practice, and more.
Learn about the Mild Procedure and how it could help your patients find relief by visiting the Insights Hub at the 🔗 link in bio.
#TeamVertos is proud to introduce its newest members!
Give a warm welcome to District Sales Manager, Austin Knipp, Clinical Specialist, Jack MacNevin, and Office Administrator, Nicolle Astle. Welcome to the team!
Interested in joining our team? Click the 🔗 link in bio for employment opportunities.
With the Mild360 Fellows Enrichment Program, interventional pain fellows are empowered to optimize the Mild Procedure in their future practices, participate in society and industry events, and position themselves as leaders in the field.
If you’re a pain management fellow interested in learning more about Mild, don’t miss this valuable opportunity! Enroll today at the 🔗 link in bio.
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Great new multimedia article from Pain Medicine News (@painmednews) featuring Dr. Peter Staats (@staatspeter), chief medical officer of the National Spine & Pain Centers Listen to Dr. Staats discuss Mild Procedure data from his award-winning Top Abstract 2023 at the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience’s (ASPN @aspn_painneuro) 5th annual conference in Miami Beach, FL.
View the article at the 🔗 link in bio.
September is #PainAwarenessMonth and we’re dedicated to raising awareness around chronic low back pain (CLBP).
If your patients are experiencing pain, numbness, heaviness, and tingling in the lower back, legs, or buttocks when standing or walking, they may be suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis (#LSS).
Help your patients with LSS get on the path to lasting relief by making the #MOVE2mild.
Visit the 🔗 link in bio to learn more about the Mild Procedure.
We are thrilled to have been able to participate in @pacificspineandpainsociety`s Annual Conference. It was a true honor to connect with experts, share knowledge, and collaborate on advancing the fields of spine and pain management.
Thank you to PSPS! We look forward to continue working together to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from chronic low back pain and lumbar spinal stenosis.
By joining the Mild360 Fellows Enrichment Program, interventional pain fellows gain access to a wide range of training opportunities, including performing the Mild Procedure, reading MRIs, reimbursement, patient outreach, and more.
With opportunities for live peer-to-peer and mentor engagement, Mild360 allows participants to advance their knowledge of treatment options for chronic low back pain (CLBP) caused by lumbar spinal stenosis (#LSS).
Jumpstart your career and enroll today at the 🔗 link in bio.
Did you know over 72 million US adults experience chronic low back pain (CLBP), with 76% reporting that the pain interferes with their ability to complete everyday tasks?*
September is #PainAwarenessMonth – but at Vertos Medical, we’re always aware of the impact CLBP can have on lumbar spinal stenosis (#LSS) patients` mobility and quality of life.
Help get more patients in your practice back on their feet and on the path to lasting relief with the Mild Procedure.
*Learn more and view Mobility Matters data by visiting the 🔗 link in bio.
Recently published 2-year results are in for the MOTION Study! Hear from Dr. @timdeer30a, principal investigator for the MOTION Study and Chairman of @aspn_painneuro, as he discusses the 2-year results and why the Mild Procedure is an effective, early interventional treatment for patients suffering from symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (#LSS).
The MOTION study focuses on 2 groups.
• CMM-Alone: Patients receiving conventional medical management (CMM) only (e.g., physical therapy, home exercise, or epidural steroid injections).
• Mild+CMM: Patients receiving the Mild Procedure plus CMM.
2-year results determined that all outcome measures showed significant improvement from baseline for Mild+CMM and demonstrated that Mild, when combined with CMM, is superior in providing improved function and decreased pain when compared to CMM-Alone.*
*Review clinical data and access the publication at the 🔗 link in bio.
We’re proud to introduce some of the newest members of #TeamVertos!
Welcome aboard to Director of Business Transformation, Courtenay Jackson, Principal R&D Engineer, Tony DeZan, Clinical Specialists, Heather Gough and Gina Oliveri, and Customer Service Representative, Crystal Villa.
Interested in joining our team? Click the 🔗 link in bio for employment opportunities.
For patients experiencing low back and/or leg pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis (#LSS), epidural steroid injections (ESIs) may not be enough to provide lasting relief.
If ESIs have stopped working for your patients, the Mild Procedure may be the next step. Mild has a safety profile equivalent to an injection, but with lasting results, and can help enable patients to stand longer and walk farther with less pain.*
*View clinical data at the 🔗 link in bio.
Benyamin RM, Staats PS, MiDAS ENCORE Investigators. mild® is an effective treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: MiDAS ENCORE Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Physician. 2016;19(4):229-242.
Mekhail N, Costandi S, Abraham B, Samuel SW. Functional and patient-reported outcomes in symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis following percutaneous decompression. Pain Pract. 2012;12(6):417-425. doi:10.1111/j.1533-2500.2012.00565.x.
2012 data from Health Market Sciences report for Vertos Medical 2013.
Data on file with Vertos Medical.
Staats PS, Chafin TB, Golvac S, et al. Long-term safety and efficacy of minimally invasive lumbar decompression procedure for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: 2-year results of MiDAS ENCORE. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2018;43:789-794. doi:10.1097/AAP.0000000000000868.
Based on mild® Procedure data collected in all clinical studies. Major complications are defined as dural tear and blood loss requiring transfusion.
MiDAS ENCORE responder data. On file with Vertos Medical.
Jain S, Deer TR, Sayed D, et al. Minimally invasive lumbar decompression: a review of indications, techniques, efficacy and safety. Pain Manag. 2020;10(5). https://doi.org/10.2217/pmt-2020-0037. Accessed June 1, 2020.
Deer TR, Grider JS, Pope JE, et al. The MIST Guidelines: the Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Consensus Group guidelines for minimally invasive spine treatment. Pain Pract. 2019;19(3)250-274. doi:10.1111/papr.12744.
Hansson T, Suzuki N, Hebelka H, Gaulitz A. The narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal during loaded MRI: the effects of the disc and ligamentum flavum. Eur Spine J. 2009;18(5):679-686. doi:10.1007/s00586-009-0919-7.
Treatment options shown are commonly offered once conservative therapies (e.g., physical therapy, pain medications, chiropractic) are not providing adequate relief. This is not intended to be a complete list of all treatments available. Doctors typically recommend treatments based on their safety profile, typically prioritizing low risk/less aggressive procedures before higher risk/more aggressive procedures, but will determine which treatments are appropriate for their patients.
Although the complication rate for the mild® Procedure is low, as with most surgical procedures, serious adverse events, some of which can be fatal, can occur, including heart attack, cardiac arrest (heart stops beating), stroke, and embolism (blood or fat that migrates to the lungs or heart). Other risks include infection and bleeding, spinal cord and nerve injury that can, in rare instances, cause paralysis. This procedure is not for everyone. Physicians should discuss potential risks with patients. For complete information regarding indications for use, warnings, precautions, and methods of use, please reference the devices’ Instructions for Use.
Patient stories on this website reflect the results experienced by individuals who have undergone the mild® Procedure. Patients are not compensated for their testimonial. The mild® Procedure is intended to treat lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) caused by ligamentum flavum hypertrophy. Although patients may experience relief from the procedure, individual results may vary. Individuals may have symptoms persist or evolve or other conditions that require ongoing medication or additional treatments. Please consult with your doctor to determine if this procedure is right for you.
Reimbursement, especially coding, is dynamic and changes every year. Laws and regulations involving reimbursement are also complex and change frequently. Providers are responsible for determining medical necessity and reporting the codes that accurately describe the work that is done and the products and procedures that are furnished to patients. For this reason, Vertos Medical strongly recommends that you consult with your payers, your specialty society, or the AMA CPT regarding coding, coverage and payment.
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Kalichman L, Cole R, Kim DH, et al. Spinal stenosis prevalence & association with symptoms: The Framingham Study. Spine J. 2009;9(7):545-550. doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2009.03.005.
Fukusaki M, Kobayashi I, Hara T, Sumikawa K. Symptoms of spinal stenosis do not improve after epidural steroid injection. Clin J Pain. 1998;14(2):148-151. doi:10.1097/00002508-199806000-00010.
Mekhail N, Costandi S, Nageeb G, Ekladios C, Saied O. The durability of minimally invasive lumbar decompression procedure in patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis: Long-term follow-up [published online ahead of print, 2021 May 4]. Pain Pract. 2021;10.1111/papr.13020. doi:10.1111/papr.13020
Friedly JL, Comstock BA, Turner JA, et al. Long-Term Effects of Repeated Injections of Local Anesthetic With or Without Corticosteroid for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Randomized Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017;98(8):1499-1507.e2. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2017.02.029
Pope J, Deer TR, Falowski SM. A retrospective, single-center, quantitative analysis of adverse events in patients undergoing spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication using a novel percutaneous direct lumbar decompression strategy. J Pain Res. 2021;14:1909-1913. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S304997
Pryzbylkowski P, Bux A, Chandwani K, et al. Minimally invasive direct decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis: impact of multiple prior epidural steroid injections [published online ahead of print, 2021 Aug 4]. Pain Manag. 2021;10.2217/pmt-2021-0056. doi:10.2217/pmt-2021-0056
Abstract presented at: American Society of Pain and Neuroscience Annual Conference; July 22-25, 2021; Miami Beach, FL.
Mobility Matters: Low Back Pain in America, Harris Poll Survey, 2022. View data and full summary at knowyourbackstory.com.
Deer TR, Grider JS, Pope JE, et al. Best Practices for Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment 2.0 (MIST): Consensus Guidance from the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN). J Pain Res. 2022;15:1325-1354. Published 2022 May 5. doi:10.2147/JPR.S355285.
