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 MoreTeam Vertos is growing! We are thrilled to welcome our new team members aboard. 🎉 Their talent and wealth of experience 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 Director of Application Architecture & IT Operations, Jakan Janagadevan, District Sales Managers Jordan Lee, Christy Marsh, Brad Miller, Jaclyn Osterhaus and Reagan Overall, Reimbursement Specialists Lindsay Allison and Rinu John, and Field Integration Specialist Abby Gray.
Interested in joining team Vertos? Learn more at link in bio.
As @pain4eemd shares, when there's evidence of hypertrophic ligamentum flavum (HLF), debulking the ligament can help restore mobility in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).
Watch the full peer education video at the link in bio and learn more about 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.
Significantly simplify the #MildProcedure by moving midline with the Streamlined Technique. Make one midline incision to efficiently and effectively access multiple treatment zones. To learn more about how Mild can be a valuable part of your practice, or to get trained on the Streamlined Technique, visit 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.
“I have my friend back, yes, I do.” From how she felt to the way she acted, Lynn Johnson saw the lasting relief the Mild Procedure brought her friend of over 40 years. Discover the difference Mild has made in the lives of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) 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.
Help your lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients get moving this new year with the minimally invasive #MildProcedure! 🚶 Offering a quick recovery time and a low-risk profile*, Mild removes a major root cause of neurogenic claudication (NC) so patients may get back to what matters most. *Learn more about Mild's 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.
Wishing you safe and happy holidays from the Vertos Medical team! We are immensely grateful for healthcare providers who have risen to the occasion to ensure that patients continue to receive optimal care throughout this ever-changing year.
Thank you for all that you do and for helping lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients regain the gift of mobility. 🎁 #MildProcedure
Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) often experience pain or numbness in the lower back when standing upright. In a clinical study completed at the @clevelandclinic, #MildProcedure patients demonstrated an average 600% mean standing time improvement from 8 min. to 56 min. Explore Mild's robust clinical outcomes and find out how Mild may help your patients stand longer with less pain 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.
Thank you @wipm_society for hosting the 2nd Wine with WIPM CME webinar, featuring varietals from @beekeeper_cellars. 🍷 With discussion as robust as the wine, leading women in pain medicine @drweisbein, @drjessicajameson and Dr. Lindsay Shroyer provided valuable insights on the safety and efficacy of Percutaneous Image-Guided Lumbar Decompression (PILD) along with their experiences with its use to advance patient care. View the webinar now at link in bio.
Attendees have one year to claim enduring materials CME credit. #MildProcedure
What better way to start the new year than by expanding patient access to the minimally invasive #MildProcedure? 🎉 Effective 1/1/2021, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will increase the national average ASC reimbursement for the Mild Procedure by 41%, allowing more physicians to treat lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients.
Mild is a clinically proven outpatient LSS treatment that removes a major root cause of stenosis and is ideally suited for an ASC setting. Learn more about the ASC reimbursement increase at the link in bio!
Big thanks to Mild educators @nvadvancedpain, @jassalmd and Dr. Lindsay Shroyer for your commitment to advancing the standard of care for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients with neurogenic claudication! Your involvement in recent educational webinars will help physicians and practices advance the LSS treatment algorithm and avoid delays in patient care. Learn more about integrating the #MildProcedure 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.
Patient 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
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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