Response to: Comment on “Controversies about Interspinous Process Devices in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases: Past, Present, and Future”

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We appreciate the comments of Dr.

Landi et al.

on our recent article about controversies concerning interspinous process devices (IPDs) in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine diseases [1, 2].

We agree with a few comments of the authors: the purpose of our paper is to provide a comprehensive overview about the different interspinous implants, evaluating their mechanisms of action, their safety and cost-effectiveness in the treatment of lumbar stenosis and degenerative disc disease, and reviewing all the international published articles on this topic.