THE MILD® PROCEDURE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR LSS TREATMENT
THE MILD® PROCEDURE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR LSS TREATMENT
The mild® procedure in Palm Beach County is an effective treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Every year, more than 1.2 million individuals are diagnosed with LSS. A narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, LSS is often painful and interferes with the daily life of those who suffer from the condition. Dr. Edwin W. Maldonado at Certified Spine & Pain Care administers a variety of treatments for LSS, including the mild® procedure.
CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF LSS
Lumbar spinal stenosis occurs for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, tissue, bone, or both grow in the spinal bone openings. The result of growth is that the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord are irritated and squeezed. Normal wear and tear that occurs to the body during the aging process can result in the following conditions, all of which can create pressure due to narrowing of the opening around the spinal cord:
- Bulging of discs
- Thickening of ligament tissue
- Osteoarthritis, which is overgrowth of bone
- Bone spurs
The following are also common causes of spinal stenosis:
- Direct physical injury, such as from a fall or auto accident
- Neck or back strain resulting from repetitive physical activity, heavy lifting, musculature imbalances, or poor posture
- Genetics
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CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF LSS
The most common symptoms of LSS are numbness, pain, and/or weakness in the legs, buttocks, and feet. These symptoms typically worsen when leaning backwards, standing straight, or walking. The pain is eased by leaning forward and sitting down. Other symptoms of LSS include:
- Lower back pain
- Stiffness in the thighs and legs
- Loss of bowel and bladder control, in severe cases
WHAT IS THE MILD® PROCEDURE PALM BEACH COUNTY LSS TREATMENT?
The mild® procedure in Palm Beach County is a new treatment cleared by the FDA that provides a safe, lasting solution to LSS, and it has been safely performed on thousands of patients. mild® is a treatment option that works most effectively when the cause of LSS is excess ligament. Some physicians say the treatment of LSS is like eliminating a kink from a drinking straw. Pain is reduced and mobility improved with the mild® procedure, which takes about one hour to perform.
WHAT DOES THE MILD® PROCEDURE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY INVOLVE?
Through a small entry point about the size of a baby aspirin, specialized tools are used to remove excess ligament and small bits of bone that cause the canal to narrow. With the use of an imaging machine, the doctor is guided to perform the mild® procedure. Compression of the nerves is decreased due to the restoration of space. More about the procedure and benefits of the treatment follows:
- No stitches are required. Only a bandage is needed.
- No general anesthetic is needed. Instead, a local anesthetic and light sedation are typically required.
- Most patients return home on the day of the procedure.
- No physical therapy is needed.
- Patients typically experience minor discomfort and life-changing improvement.
- The risk of major complications is very low.
- Patients can usually resume light tasks and return to work within a few days.
- Patients frequently say they feel as though youth has been restored, following the mild® procedure.
SUCCESS OF THE MILD® PROCEDURE
About 3 of 4 or 79% of the patients who have received the mild® procedure have experienced a positive outcome. Studies show that standing time for LSS patients who have received the mild® procedure increases from 8 minutes to 56 minutes. Walking distance increases to 3,956 feet from only 246. The reduction in pain is 53%, on average.