MILD® Procedure
BioHealth Pain Management Specialists
The MILD® procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis caused by thickened spinal ligaments. It may help reduce pressure on the spinal nerves and improve mobility.
What Is the MILD® Procedure?
MILD stands for minimally invasive lumbar decompression. Through a very small incision, the physician removes small portions of excess ligament and bone that are narrowing the spinal canal.
It may be considered when symptoms include:
- Lower back or leg pain
- Leg numbness, weakness, or heaviness
- Difficulty standing or walking
- Relief when sitting or bending forward
- Limited improvement from conservative treatment
Benefits of the MILD® Procedure
Potential benefits include reduced pain, improved standing and walking, a small incision, no implants, and a shorter recovery than traditional open surgery. Results vary by patient.
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What to Expect
Using imaging guidance, the physician inserts specialized instruments through a small incision in the lower back. Excess tissue contributing to spinal narrowing is carefully removed. Patients are typically monitored briefly and return home the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
It may be appropriate for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis caused partly by thickened ligaments who continue experiencing symptoms after conservative treatment.
It is a minimally invasive decompression procedure performed through a very small incision without traditional open surgery or implanted hardware.
Recovery varies, but many patients resume light activities within a few days. Your physician will provide individualized instructions.
Some patients notice improvement within weeks, while progress may be more gradual for others.
All procedures involve risks. Possible complications include bleeding, infection, soreness, or nerve injury. Your physician will review the potential risks and benefits with you.