The mild® Procedure in Palm Beach Gardens
If you have been suffering from common symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), the mild® procedure in Palm Beach Gardens may be the best treatment for you. Thousands of patients have already experienced relief as a result of this new treatment that the FDA has cleared. A doctor qualified to perform the mild® procedure is needed, and for patients in Palm Beach Gardens, Edwin W. Maldonado, MD, at Certified Spine & Pain Care meets that requirement.
What is LSS?
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal. Pressure is placed on the spinal cord, which results in painful symptoms. The most common cause of LSS is the aging process resulting in thickening of ligament tissue, bulging discs, and overgrowth of bone, known as osteoarthritis. There are other common causes of LSS, including the following: Strain in the back or neck resulting from poor posture, repeated movements in physical activity, musculature imbalances, and heavy lifting. LSS can also be the result of an injury from falling or from an automobile collision.
Common Symptoms of LSS
Individuals suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis commonly have pain, weakness, and numbness in their buttocks, feet, and legs. Other symptoms include leg and thigh stiffness and pain in the lower back. In the worst cases, a person can also experience loss of the ability to maintain control of the bladder and bowel.
Pain is usually relieved by being seated or leaning forward. Walking, standing straight, and leaning backwards are activities that usually make the symptoms worse.
What is the mild® Procedure?
When the mild® procedure in Palm Beach Gardens is performed, an incision about the size of a small aspirin is made. The physician is guided by the use of an imaging machine as he or she uses special tools to remove bone pieces and excess ligament. Immediately, there is less nerve compression because additional space has been restored. The entire procedure lasts approximately one hour, and the patient can often go home the same day. In addition, it is typical for patients to be able to resume light tasks. After a few days, it is usually possible to return to work.
Top advantages of the mild® procedure include:
- Only a local anesthetic and light sedation are typically needed – no general anesthetic.
- The positive results that are produced are lasting.
- Following the procedure, no stitches are required.
- Patients often experience life-changing improvement.
- Pain relief from the procedure is significant.
- No physical therapy is needed.
Success of the mild® Procedure Palm Beach Gardens
When the cause of LSS is thickening of the ligaments, the mild® procedure in Palm Beach Gardens is highly successful. Of the patients with LSS who receive the procedure, about 79% have a positive outcome. Patients who could previously walk only about 246 feet increase their distance to an average of 3,956 feet. The ability to stand increases, on average, from 8 to 56 minutes. Pain relief is significant.
Contact Certified Spine & Pain Care
Do you have LSS? It’s possible that the mild® procedure in Palm Beach Gardens is the pain-relieving, restorative treatment you need. Find out by calling Certified Spine & Pain Care now at (561) 342-8443, to schedule an appointment with Edwin Maldonado, MD