Getting the X-Stop Spacer
Our X-Stop® Spacer is implanted through a small incision in your back, often using just local anesthesia. The procedure takes anywhere from 45-90 minutes, but the pain relief and improved physical function may last for years.
The X-Stop Spacer is an implant designed to keep the space between your spinous processes open, so that when you stand upright, the nerves in your back will not be pinched or cause pain.
The X-Stop Spacer is a device that has been clinically proven to treat the major symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) by reducing pain and improving physical function, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and leading to overall treatment success.
Is It Right for You?
This procedure is indicated for patients age 50 or older who have LSS. A diagnosis of LSS should be confirmed by your doctor with x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computerized tomography (CT) scan.
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Insurance Coverage
The procedure is covered by Medicare and select private payers. Private payers typically require you or your doctor to submit paperwork for pre-authorization of an elective surgery.
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Surgery: What to Expect
The spacer is implanted during a minimally invasive spine procedure and placed between two bones called spinous processes in your back.
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Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
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