Minimally invasive lumbar decompression, known as MILD, relieves lumbar spinal stenosis by removing overgrown ligament and small amounts of bone through a very small incision, restoring space for the compressed nerves. Nothing is implanted, and no fusion is performed, so spinal stability is preserved, and other treatments remain available later. It is an outpatient procedure and most patients return to normal activity quickly, though recovery varies. Candidates are patients with moderate to severe stenosis whose symptoms have not responded to therapy, medication and epidural injections. Spine Institute of North America (Spine INA) in East Brunswick, New Jersey performs MILD as one of its stenosis treatment options.
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
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What Is the MILD® Procedure?
MILD® is an acronym for Minimally invasive lumbar decompression. It’s a relatively new method of treating patients who have moderate to severe Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), which is a condition where the spinal canal becomes narrow, causing pain in the lower part of the back.
With this procedure, we can help relieve your back pain so that you can quickly return to your normal, daily activities. This procedure requires a very small incision. Instead of traditional open surgery, we use MILD® spine surgery in central New Jersey for quick pain relief and fast recovery.
Treating LSS through open surgery can lead to instability in the spine. But our minimally invasive lumbar decompression used in NJ focuses on removing overgrown ligament and bone at the lower part of the spine. Patients enjoy relief from pain and improved mobility. This approach also prevents spinal instability and avoids the use of invasive fusion surgery.
