Surgery: What to Expect –
X-Stop Spacer
Detail - The X-Stop Spacer implanted in the spine
The X-Stop® Spacer is a titanium metal implant that is placed between two bones, called spinous processes, in your lower back. The X-Stop Spacer procedure is minimally invasive. When implanted, the X-Stop Spacer is not positioned close to nerves or the spinal cord, but rather behind the spinal cord, between the spinous processes.
The procedure is done in the operating room at the hospital. With the help of x-ray guidance, the X-Stop Spacer is implanted through a small incision in your back. Depending upon your anatomy and specific medical conditions, your doctor may elect to use local or general anesthesia.
The procedure to implant the X-Stop Spacer may last anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes. The procedure can be done under local or general anesthesia, depending on your medical health.
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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