Diagnostics, Therapeutics & Surgery

A recent blog entry highlighted a surgical procedure for lumbar spinal stenosis the X-STOPÒ.  This newer procedure decompresses the spinal cord that has narrowed as a result of lumbar spinal stenosis.  Once decompressed (opened), the pressure on the spinal cord is relieved, thereby eliminating the pain. Dr. Rick Sasso, a spine surgeon with Indiana Spine Group was one of the first surgeons to perform this procedure in Indianapolis.  This device was approved by the FDA in November 2005.  Here is a link to the press release, which provides more detail on this procedure. 

Here is more information about spinal stenosis.