The Minuteman Procedure: What You Need To Know

The Minuteman® is a minimally invasive, interspinous-interlaminar fusion device intended for the fixation and stabilization of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine while awaiting bony fusion to occur The Minuteman® is designed for attachment to the posterior non-cervical spine at the spinous processes through its bilateral locking plates, and it is intended for use with bone graft material placed within the device. It provides immobilization and stabilization of the spinal segments. The core threaded post allows for optimal placement and a wide range of sizes allows for enhanced anatomical fit. The Minuteman® is delivered sterile and individually packed.
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00:18 What is the Minuteman Procedure?
01:18 What is recovery like?

[@lauralutz4538]

Maybe in my future, thanks, Dr.

[@jeantate8442]

My mom is 90. Her pain doctor is considering this procedure. He told her she would have some pain for several days and should limit activities like lifting for 12 weeks.

[@richardmendez1527]

I would like to know if this procedure is a easy and how long would it last before the back starts to hurt again..

[@raymonddonahue1942]

Very interesting Dr.

[@richardhutchinson7741]

I am into my 5th day and still in moderate pain. Certainly not back to normal activity in a couple of days.

[@nain426]

Do you think it worked for you so far?
My dad is 83 yrs old and his doc is recommending him for this.

[@TheKevphil]

Can this be done for cervical stenosis?

[@barbstanley9311]

Wow

[@booyakasha007]

Can Minuteman be installed :) together with disk spacer? I have spondylolisthesis and my nerves need more room. I am afraid that stabilizing my L5/S1 won't be enough and I might need additional implant to substitute the disk.

[@Scott-cu4ol]

could this be used for S1 L5 pars defect vs standard fusion?

[@gavinelliot3564]

Nah

[@kimdasko6952]

Haha haha I'm 69