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One-Year Follow-Up of a Series of 100 Patients Treated for Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis by Means of HeliFix Interspinous Process Decompression Device
Joint Authors
Alexandre, Alberto
Saggini, Raul
Corò, Luca
Alexandre, Andrea Maria
De Pretto, Mario
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
New interspinous process decompression devices (IPDs) provide an alternative to conservative treatment and decompressive surgery for patients with neurogenic intermittent claudication (NIC) due to degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS).
HeliFix is a minimally invasive IPD that can be implanted percutaneously.
This is a preliminary evaluation of safety and effectiveness of this IPD up to 12 months after implantation.
Methods.
After percutaneous implantation in 100 patients with NIC due to DLSS, data on symptoms, quality of life, pain, and use of pain medication were obtained for up to 12 months.
Results.
Early symptoms and physical function improvements were maintained for up to 12 months.
Leg, buttock/groin, and back pain were eased throughout, and the use and strength of related pain medication were reduced.
Devices were removed from 2% of patients due to lack of effectiveness.
Conclusions.
Overall, in a period of up to 12-month follow-up, the safety and effectiveness of the HeliFix offered a minimally invasive option for the relief of NIC complaints in a high proportion of patients.
Further studies are undertaken in order to provide insight on outcomes and effectiveness compared to other decompression methods and to develop guidance on optimal patient selection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alexandre, Alberto& Alexandre, Andrea Maria& De Pretto, Mario& Corò, Luca& Saggini, Raul. 2014. One-Year Follow-Up of a Series of 100 Patients Treated for Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis by Means of HeliFix Interspinous Process Decompression Device. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452096
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alexandre, Alberto…[et al.]. One-Year Follow-Up of a Series of 100 Patients Treated for Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis by Means of HeliFix Interspinous Process Decompression Device. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452096
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alexandre, Alberto& Alexandre, Andrea Maria& De Pretto, Mario& Corò, Luca& Saggini, Raul. One-Year Follow-Up of a Series of 100 Patients Treated for Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis by Means of HeliFix Interspinous Process Decompression Device. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452096
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452096