The Efficacy of the Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD®) Procedure: A PRISMA-compliant Systemic Review and Meta-analysis

• Published in: Pain physician Vol. 28; no. 2; p. 71
• Main Authors: Zhang, Xin-yu, Zhao, Jian-li, Wang, Ya-jing, Luan, Jie, Lin, Hong-qi, Wang, Dajie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2025
• Subjects: Decompression, Surgical - methods; Humans; Lumbar Vertebrae - surgery; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - methods; Spinal Stenosis - surgery; Treatment Outcome; Oswestry Disability Index; Visual Analog Scale score; lumbar spine; side effects; decompression; minimally invasive decompression; stenosis; Spinal stenosis

BACKGROUND: Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most common cause for spinal surgery of older adults. It is associated with pain in the legs and back as well as impaired ambulation. Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD®, Vertos Medical) is a percutaneous, image-guided lumbar decompression techniq...