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
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.
Learn MorePatient identification 🔍 for the minimally invasive #MildProcedure may be simpler than you think. In our NEW patient education video, @timdeer30a shares common symptoms to look for, including:
☑ Neurogenic claudication symptoms present (pain, numbness or weakening of the legs when walking or standing that is usually progressive and can be improved by bending forward or sitting)
☑ Imaging confirms Hypertrophic Ligamentum Flavum (HLF) ≥ 2.5 mm
Watch the full video and learn more about how to identify patients for Mild 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.
This season of gratitude, the Vertos Medical team is thankful for healthcare teams who have worked tirelessly to continue to put patients first and deliver the utmost care and treatment. #MildProcedure
What pairs well with a good red wine? CME credit and PILD discussion, of course! Wine with @wipm_society is featuring a complimentary CME webinar and wine tasting, courtesy of @beekeeper_cellars, on Thursday, 12/10 at 8pm EST. Pain medicine experts @drweisbein, @drjessicajameson and Dr. Lindsay Shroyer will discuss the safety and efficacy of Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression (PILD). Make sure to register by Monday, 11/30 to ensure delivery of your wine! 🍷
If you are a WIPM member or a woman in pain medicine, sign up for this free event (wine included!) at the link in bio to earn 1.25 CME credits. #MildProcedure
In a clinical study completed at the @clevelandclinic, patients demonstrated over a 1,500% mean walking distance improvement following the #MildProcedure, increasing average walking distance from 246 ft. to 3,956 ft. Help your lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients increase their mobility and ability to perform everyday tasks. Explore Mild’s robust clinical outcomes 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 to @wipm_society for a successful inaugural Wine with WIPM! The discussion was as fruitful and savory as the wine. Team Vertos is excited to continue supporting this powerful group of leaders.
Next month’s Wine with WIPM on 12/10 will feature a CME discussion about PILD (Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression). Stay tuned for information on how to register for this dynamic discussion. #MildProcedure
Peer-to-peer engagement is more beneficial than ever, which is why we are so grateful for our Mild educators! @drpryz and @dr.khemlani, thank you for your involvement in our recent education webinars. Your insight and experience in treating lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) has helped bring the minimally invasive #MildProcedure to physicians and practices across the US. Learn more about integrating Mild into your practice 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.
When everyday activities like standing up, walking, and even sleeping presented a daily struggle, Dante Lavino was in search of lasting relief from his lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) pain. After rounds of ESIs only provided temporary relief, Dante's physician introduced him to the #MildProcedure.
Look for the ligament, it's a common problem, even in patients with comorbidities. Remove the problem with Mild and leave nothing behind. Watch Dante's full video and learn more about this minimally invasive procedure at link in bio.
Thank you, @drweisbein for an informative debate on minimally invasive spinal treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). It was great to hear your insights on patient identification and how Mild fits early into your treatment algorithm after failure of conservative care.
We appreciate @aspn_painneuro moderators @krish_mdphd and @dsayed123 for hosting the session, leading the specialty to advance minimally invasive treatments, such as the #MildProcedure, and advocating for safe, effective patient care.
Look for the ligament, it’s a common problem, even in patients with comorbidities. Remove the problem with Mild and leave nothing behind.
The brand-new #MildProcedure patient survey is a quick and easy resource that can help your patients determine if they may have lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and if Mild may be an appropriate treatment option. Whether you include it on your website, utilize it as a digital resource in your waiting room or send it for virtual consults, be sure to add this new survey to your repertoire of patient resources.
Curious about how the #MildProcedure is performed? Watch our NEW animation video and share it with staff and colleagues! Offering a strong safety profile equivalent to an ESI, but with lasting results, Mild provides clinically meaningful, statistically significant improvements in mobility, ODI and pain reduction on the NPRS.*
Look for the ligament, it's a common problem, even in patients with comorbidities. Remove the problem with Mild and leave nothing behind. *Clinical data available at link in bio.
Calling all #MildProcedure practices! ☎️ Our NEW website has an interactive Find a Mild Doctor tool to help patients easily locate Mild providers in their area. Head to our website at the link in bio to ensure you're listed.
Look for the ligament, it's a common problem, even in patients with comorbidities. Remove the problem with Mild and leave nothing behind.
Listen to leading physicians @jassalmd, @drpryz, @timdeer30a, @pain4eemd and Dr. Mark Coleman discuss the following and more in our NEW peer education video:
☑ How to easily identify #MildProcedure patients
☑ Why moving to Mild early is effective
☑ How Mild can transform patient lives
View the full video 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.
Our NEW #MildProcedure patient education video is THE all-in-one resource to share with your lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients. Establish appropriate expectations and make your patient education more efficient.
☑ Create an interactive consult experience
☑ Play it on loop in your waiting room
☑ Provide a link to patients to watch at home
☑ Add it to your website
View the full video 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.
Why do leading interventionists move to the #MildProcedure early in their lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) treatment algorithm? To start, Mild's key benefits include: a low safety risk 📉, the ability to remove a major root cause of neurogenic claudication 🔎, and a quick recovery time 🕒. Learn more 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.
INTRODUCING the new Vertosmed.com,
a brand-new destination for everything Mild! 🌐
Reimagined to provide a more convenient, modern and beneficial online space to serve lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients and healthcare providers, the new Vertosmed.com is here for you.
Stay connected. Hear from your peers. Educate colleagues and patients with our new interactive resources… and more! Experience the new Vertosmed.com now at link in bio. #MildProcedure
Benyamin, R., et al. (2016), mild® is an Effective Treatment for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication: MiDAS ENCORE Randomized Controlled Trial, Pain Physician, 19: 229-242, ISSN 1533-3159.
Mekhail, Nagy, et al. (2012) Functional and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Following Percutaneous Decompression. Pain Practice, 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, et al. for the MiDAS ENCORE Investigators. (2018), 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.
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., et al. (2020), Minimally invasive lumbar decompression: a review of indications, techniques, efficacy and safety, Pain Manag., Published online ahead of print: 1 Jul 2020, https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/pmt-2020-0037.
Deer, TR, Grider, JS, Pope, JE; For the Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Consensus Group. (2019) The MIST Guidelines: The Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Consensus Group Guidelines for Minimally Invasive Spine Treatment. Pain Pract. 2019;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-
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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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