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Can you tell me about x-stop back surgery?
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Yes: It is a non fusion device used to treat spinal stenosis. Basically, it is implanted between the spinous processes and distracts between them, thereby opening up the nerve canal. I used to do a lot more of them, but a recent paper shows they have a 26 percent reoperation rate. I still think they are a good option for the properly selected patient.
Answered 7/21/2014
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