The mild® Procedure
mild® is a safe procedure that can help patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) stand longer and walk farther with less pain.1 It is a short, outpatient procedure, performed through a very small incision (about the size of a baby aspirin) that requires no general anesthesia, no implants, and no stitches. Study data show that 79% of patients experience a significant reduction in pain and a significant increase in mobility.2 In addition, the mild®procedure has been proven to have a very low risk of major complications.3
How mild® Works
The mild® procedure has been performed safely on thousands of patients. A doctor who is certified to perform mild® will use an imaging machine and specialized tools to remove small pieces of bone and excess ligament tissue through a tiny incision in your back. Removing these elements restores space in the spinal canal and decreases the compression of the nerves, which reduces pain and restores mobility. Some doctors have described the goal of the procedure as being similar to “removing a kink in a drinking straw.”
What You Can Expect With mild®?
- Outpatient procedure, typically performed in less than 1 hour
- Able to resume light activities within just days
- Requires:
- No general anesthesia
- No implants
- No stitches
After the mild® Procedure
After the mild® procedure, most patients are able to return home the same day and are generally able to resume light tasks and everyday activities within just a few days. Your doctor will provide complete instructions on what to do immediately following the procedure and schedule any necessary follow-up visits or suggested rehabilitation.
Some patients that are candidates for open surgical decompression may not be candidates for the mild® procedure due to the severity of their condition. Talk to your doctor about what treatment option is best for you. Since mild® does not change the structural stability of the spine, open surgery can be performed after mild® if necessary.
Click the video below to learn how mild® can help you stand longer and walk farther with less pain.
Patient Stories
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Reference(s):
1 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
2 American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine presentation, 2011 Annual
Meeting.
3 Based on mild procedure data collected in all clinical studies. Major complications are
defined as dural tear and blood loss requiring transfusion.
