Vertiflex Superion Interspinous Spacer Implant

We demonstrate a two-level implant of a Vertiflex Superion interspinous spacer for spinal stenosis.
Procedure performed by Sanjeet Narang, M.D. and Pritesh Topiwala, M.D.
Peer review by Jason Yong, M.D., M.B.A.
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Additional footage and images courtesy of Boston Scientific and Complete Anatomy.
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Invasive medical procedures can result in harm to patients and practitioners and should be performed only by qualified medical professionals. This video is intended solely for informational purposes and to supplement, not replace, proper training and supervision by qualified instructors.
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[@drewstevens5699]

This is a great video! I’m the rep in Ohio and I’m using this now to help my newer docs refresh before their first cases. Very well done

[@drewstevens5699]

@@moonshadow1250 absolutely it is! As long as the patient is identified appropriately, there is almost always a reduction in Claudication symptoms and some patients see very quick and significant relief

[@RG-gl6sm]

Am I to understand that this will help with a degenerative disc and spread the level open to give the nerve more space and relief back, buttock, leg and foot pain? What keeps it in place? What is the success rate?
Does Medicare cover it ? Is this better than coflex?
Thanks

[@PracticalAnesthesiaTechniques]

Yes, that’s the proposed explanation. It is wedged in between the bones of your spine. Other questions should be directed to your physician.

[@kjhsaranghea]

My doctor is telling me to do this for my L4-L5 but what about my L5-S1, does it work ?

[@PracticalAnesthesiaTechniques]

Unfortunately, I can’t comment on your specific clinical condition.