An hour may change everything for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Find out how this quick 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
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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.
Learn MoreWe are excited to welcome these talented individuals to our growing team! Offering a multitude of experiences, they are joining our efforts to help expand access of the minimally invasive #MildProcedure to the lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) community, so that patients may find lasting relief.
Please join us in welcoming our new Quality Assurance Manager Harry Nguyen, District Sales Specialists Matt Magenheim and Kirsten Bishop, and Field Integration Specialists Sydney Niedzwiecki and Mary Velasco to #VertosMedical. 🎉
Interested in joining team Vertos? Learn more at the link in bio.
New mindset = new results. 💭 @Drpryz is here to challenge your thinking around ESIs and share how data demonstrates when to #MovetoMild to maximize patient benefit in our latest blog. Read it now at link in bio to discover the results from the six-center retrospective review on a single injection or none versus multiple injections prior to the #MildProcedure with @harrysukumaran, @painkiller_photos, Dr. Kailash Chandwani and @dr.khemlani.
In case you missed the @aspn_painneuro March Madness Debates, Dr. Jason Pope and @drweisbein discussed how many ESIs should be administered prior to the #MildProcedure in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Head to our latest blog at the link in bio to hear their points and challenge your own thinking – are you ready to #MovetoMild?
Move beyond palliative therapies and address a major root cause of LSS, without leaving any implants behind. If hypertrophic ligamentum flavum (HLF) is present, consider moving to Mild directly or as the next step after an initial ESI fails. Mild has a safety profile equivalent to an ESI, but with lasting results.*
*View clinical data at link in bio.
This #WorldHealthDay, we share our immense gratitude for all healthcare providers and their unwavering commitment to health and wellness. 🌎⚕️
The Vertos team extends a special thank you to the dedicated providers who are advancing the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and making Mild more accessible to patients across the country. #MildProcedure
From 📍TX to 📍FL to 📍VA, leading interventionalists across the country have helped a broad spectrum of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients with the minimally invasive #MildProcedure. Read their case studies in our latest blog to see how moving to Mild has helped patients increase mobility, reduce pain and restore quality of life. Link in bio!
Thank you to Mild providers Dr. Aaron Calodney, @dr.khemlani, @timdeer30a, Ashley Comer, APRN, NP-C, @anjum.bux, Kyla Anderson, APRN, @jassalmd, @drpryz and @paindoc13 for advancing patient care.
On #NationalDoctorsDay, we want to say THANK YOU to physicians who selflessly put patients first day in and day out! ⚕️ For your dedication to helping patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) achieve lasting relief to your contributions in advancing the health of our families, friends and communities, we recognize and appreciate you. #MildProcedure
It's an exciting month for some March Madness of our own! 🏀 Sending a big thank you to Mild educators @jassalmd, @drpryz, @paindoc13, and Dr. Lindsay Shroyer for their champion-level leadership. You’ve helped advance the #MildProcedure in practices nationwide, providing an effective treatment option with lasting results for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).*
#MovetoMild – Incorporate Mild into your practice after failure of an initial ESI. Learn more about the procedure, request training, and *view clinical data at link in bio.
Look for the ligament, it's a common problem, even in patients with comorbidities. Remove the problem with Mild and leave nothing behind.
Congratulations are in order! We are thrilled to welcome these new faces to Team Vertos. 🎉 With their combined years of experience, knowledge and dedication, they will help expand access to the #MildProcedure throughout the U.S. so even more patients may find lasting relief from lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).
Please share a warm welcome with our new District Sales Managers Juston Andersen, Andy Barrett and Mac Janney, District Sales Specialist Riley Norris, Field Integration Specialist Erinn Sosa, Marketing Coordinators Vanessa Chavez and Courtney McLeish, and Executive Assistant Maegan Sabino.
Interested in joining team Vertos? Learn more at link in bio.
🛑 If you've been waiting to learn more about treating lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) with the #MildProcedure, consider this your sign! After reaching her 100-case milestone, Dr. Lindsay Shroyer shares how she made the move to adopt Mild into her practice and how it redefined treating her patients with LSS in our NEW blog. Read it now at link in bio!
With a safety profile equivalent to an ESI*, but with lasting results, physicians like Dr. Mark Coleman offer the minimally invasive #MildProcedure to treat patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). After an initial ESI fails, don't delay treatment: #MovetoMild.
*View clinical data and watch the full video at the link in bio.
Look for the ligament, it's a common problem, even in patients with comorbidities. Remove the problem with Mild and leave nothing behind.
We were excited to celebrate the momentum and evolution of the #MildProcedure with our physician leaders last week. 👥 Despite the past year’s challenges, the collaboration among this innovative group of physicians continued to place patient care first with Mild.
Cheers to continued advancement and ensuring lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients have access to Mild, a minimally invasive treatment that has the safety profile equivalent to an ESI and may help patients stand longer and walk farther with less pain*. *View clinical data at link in bio.
We’ve been busy training new staff and physicians! Many thanks to Mild educators @anjumbux, Dr. Mark Coleman, @stangolovac, @painkiller_photos, @dsayed123, Dr. Rajesh K. Sharma, @harrysukumaran and to our clinical training team. 👏 Your leadership and expertise have helped simplify the #MildProcedure with the Streamlined Technique, and expand access to Mild from coast to coast.
Learn more about integrating Mild and the Streamlined Technique into your practice to help treat patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) at link in bio.
Look for the ligament, it's a common problem, even in patients with comorbidities. Remove the problem with Mild and leave nothing behind.
Significantly simplify the #MildProcedure by moving midline with the Streamlined Technique. Make one midline incision to efficiently and effectively access multiple treatment zones. Learn more about how Mild can be a valuable part of your practice and get trained on the Streamlined Technique at link in bio.
Look for the ligament, it's a common problem, even in patients with comorbidities. Remove the problem with Mild and leave nothing behind.
We were honored to attend and sponsor @the_assr's 2021 Annual Meeting. Thank you to all the physicians in attendance for their interest in the #MildProcedure and to Dr. Eugene Paik for his comprehensive review of how Mild addresses a major root cause of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) by removing excess ligament tissue to restore space in the spinal canal.
This quick outpatient procedure, which has a safety profile equivalent to an epidural steroid injection*, has provided thousands of patients with lasting relief and the ability to stand longer and walk farther with less pain.* Mild is covered by Medicare, Kaiser Permanente, VA health care, and multiple regional commercial plans throughout the U.S.
Dr. Paik describes the Mild Procedure as “an amazing addition to my practice the last few years. For the first time in our community, we’ve been able to provide patients with LSS and neurogenic claudication an innovative and durable procedure that is far less ...
Interested in continuing medical education (CME) through didactic lectures, discussions and a compendium of case reviews from other leading experts? Find a list of society webinars and webcasts from @aspn_painneuro, @pacificspineandpainsociety, @wipm_society, @fspn_doctors and more on the blog 📝 at the link in bio.
Read on to learn more about identifying and treating patients with the #MildProcedure.
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.
