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New, revolutionary technique available only at Pennsylvania Pain & Spine Institute
As we get older, all individuals hope to keep their mobility, freedom and independence. Day to day tasks, such as walking to get the mail or standing to cook dinner can become laborious or even impossible, often due to a diagnosis of Lumbar Stenosis. On Friday, March 23rd, 2018, Dr. Qu became one of the first Physicians in the region to offer a minimally invasive solution to patients suffering from this disease. Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is primarily a degenerative, age-related narrowing of the lower spinal canal that is diagnosed in more than 1.2 million individuals in the U.S. each year. Onset typically occurs after the age of 50 and these symptoms include pain and numbness in the lower back, legs or buttocks, which limits the patient’s ability to stand and walk.
Vertos developed the MILD procedure to help treat this growing population of patients who are saying no to more invasive, spine destabilizing and costly surgeries. MILD is a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression, in which a Physician removes excess ligament through a 5.1mm portal – with no incisions, sutures or overnight stays. “this therapy isn’t only an advancement for pain therapy but has a far reaching impact on public health by reducing the dependency on opioids for the treatment of chronic conditions.” ~ David Qu, MD
mild® has been performed on over 20,000 patients and has been proven to be safe and effective in 12 clinical studies and more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles. Clinical trials demonstrate that mild® can help LSS patients stand longer and walk farther with less pain! mild® proven long-term efficacy
Functional Outcome Improvement-Cleveland Clinic Study at One Year:1
About Pennsylvania Pain & Spine Institute
With offices in Chalfont, Quakertown, PA, the goal of the physicians at the Pennsylvania Pain & Spine Institute is to choose the right treatment for the right condition. They treat patients with targeted therapies rather than a one size fits all approach. Ivy league trained at Harvard and Penn, the doctors in the group trained under renowned, industry leading physicians who pioneered such advancements. This opened their eyes to what could be done as opposed to accepting the status quo. They are trained in the most advanced and safest methods for relieving pain and restoring function. Aside from better pain control and sustainable therapies, they focus on preserving patients’ health by reducing their long term dependence on opioids. They treat complex pain conditions unresolved by other physicians and they practice regenerative pain techniques which use the body’s own cells for healing. If you or someone you know is suffering with chronic pain, illness or injury, schedule an appointment with one of our expert physicians today. Call 215-395-8888 or visit us online at www.pennpain.com. To learn more about the MILD procedure, please visit VertosMed.com.