Clinical Applications

Pain and instability on flexion are commonly associated with spinal disorders and spinal surgery.^5,6,7 The LimiFlex Spinal Stabilization System is a new treatment alternative that addresses flexion pain and instability.

The LimiFlex is designed for patients who require spinal surgery for various conditions, including, for example:

Lumbar spinal stenosis (stabilization with decompression surgery)
Degenerative spondylolisthesis (stabilization with decompression surgery)
Segmental stabilization adjacent to a spinal fusion

Multiple clinical studies on the LimiFlex Spinal Stabilization System have been conducted, with one-year follow-up data available on over 75 patients at this time. The LimiFlex has been available commercially since January 2011. Hundreds of patients have been treated to date with the system.

Important Safety Information

Only your physician and medical team are qualified to diagnose and appropriately treat your symptoms. Please ask your physician whether or not implantation of the LimiFlex is an appropriate procedure for you as this procedure is not for everyone. As with all surgical procedures, there are risks associated with it. Your physician should discuss all potential benefits and risks with you.

Notes and References:

[5]

Wilke et al.“New in vivo measurements of pressures in the intervertebral disc in daily life,” Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1999 Apr 15;24(8):755-62.

[6]

Toyone T, Ozawa T, Kamikawa K, Watanabe A, Matsuki K, Yamashita T, Wada Y. “Facet Joint Orientation Difference Between Cephalad and Caudad Portions: A Possible Cause of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis.” Spine 2009, 34(21): 2259-2262.

[7]

Grobler LJ, Robertson PA, Novotny JE, Pope MH. “Etiology of Spondylolisthesis: Assessment of the Role Played by Lumbar Facet Joint Morphology.” Spine 1993, 18(1): 80-91.