An acronym for a minimally invasive lumbar decompression procedure, the MILD is meant to relieve pressure on a spinal cord and nerves by removing a small portion of thickened ligament and / or bone.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
What is it?
A condition where the lower spinal canal narrows and compresses the nerves in the lower back.
Spinal stenosis impacts daily life, causes pain and limits mobility.
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What causes it?
Aging and natural wear and tear on the spine can cause conditions that put pressure on the spinal nerves:
bone overgrowth
thickened ligament
disc bulge
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up to 85%
of spinal canal narrowing is caused by thickened ligament*
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Short Outpatient Procedure
Excess ligament causes pressure on the nerves in your back.
Similar to “removing a kink in a drinking straw”, a MILD reduces the compression to restore mobility and relieve pain
