coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization™
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- Опубликовано: 30 окт 2012
- A paradigm shift from fusion to motion preservation requires confidence, compelling clinical and radiographic data and strong Level 1 evidence -- in short, it is not a conceptual exercise. The gap in the treatment continuum from conservative care to fusion is being filled with a new technology -- the coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization™
Procedure. The coflex® procedure is simple and elegant, while providing all the stability needed for pain relief. Operative time, surgical intensity and overall patient morbidity is significantly reduced.
I get this my be new, but what isnt everone doing this?
If it is extremely effective, one would think every surgon/ neurologist would recommend it.
Looks like it would be effective, but im just a farmer
I have lumbar stenoses and im contemplating of having a coflex on my L4 and L5. I hope and pray this will help me from the radiating pain on my lower feet.
Lyndon, thank you for your comments. Coflex is an effective treatment for the right candidate. We wish you great success with your upcoming surgery.
I had the Coflex installed in my back about 12 yrs ago.
I. Got. It. About 5 Years Ago. On my L4 L5. And. It's. Amazing. What. It Has Done For My Health/ Walking
Was this to prevent the facet joints from rubbing against eachother? I have a problem with those in my L4/5 too.
Coflex is used for spinal stenosis. You can learn more about the device here:coflexsolution.com/how-it-works/
Do most doctors recommend the coflex over fusion if you are the right candidate?
What's the success rate at 5 years vs fusion?
We thank you for your question and would only be able to respond to our own patient success for the right candidates. Here is the
data for Coflex versus fusion: coflexsolution.com/clinical-research-data/
Does it work for L5 and S1?
From the FDA Indications - "The coflex® Interlaminar Technology is an interlaminar stabilization device indicated for
use in one or two level lumbar stenosis from LI-L5 in skeletally mature patients with at
least moderate impairment in function, who experience relief in flexion from their
symptoms of leg/buttocks/groin pain, with or without back pain, and who have undergone
at least 6 months of non-operative treatment."
To determine if the one of our surgeons would consider you would need to make an appointment or get a second opinion from them. We do offer out-state consults and your can use this form and follow instructions on the form. www.sciatica.com/wp-content/uploads/OUT-OF-STATE-CONSULTATION-REQUEST-FORM-2022-09-27.pdf
I have one of this, but I do have a lot of pain when humidity is really high, I’m searching any evidence, what happened if I don’t want it anymore, is there any other way?
Thats so bad Bro, i think thats low impact surgery, have others complex surgery like instrumentación with screws :/
There are always alternative treatments if your spine is indicated as the pain generator. Getting a second opinion can be very helpful.
I used to have this problem too, but i fixed a lot of my symptoms by sleeping on chest side with a pillow under my abdomen. It straightened my spine, muscles to some extent. I re-gained most of my abilities and dont have the ice cold feeling in my back and legs/feet, barometric-sensitive changes anymore. Lower cross syndrome can cause the muscles to be stuck in a way that gives the neuropathy. it will take about 3 months to straighten the spine with sleeping. gentle exercises is also crucial to activating the muscles gradually. I am still considering Coflex for the L4 L5 because its the part of the spine that is tucked internally to the Pelvis and my disc bulged a bit forward and still causes nerve narrowing. The pillow technique is not 100% but atleast 85% improvement for me. I still have other issues like sitting for more than 20 minutes, walking a lot makes legs tight(radiculopathy).
Can it do L5 to S1?
Coflex is indicated for one or two levels from L1-L5. That specific question outside of the indications would be up to the spine surgeon and only answered within the context of an physical appointment in the office.