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The Vertiflex Procedure is a minimally invasive treatment option for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. The procedure uses a small, titanium alloy spacer which serves as an extension blocker designed to relieve pressure on the affected nerves, which helps minimize the effects of spinal degeneration while fully preserving the

Dr. Saifullah using #MeritMX system: The beauty and simplicity of doing the case unipedicular was more efficient and flawlessly executed by him. The ability of getting to the contra-lateral side from one side is all in the #PowerCurve. Great job Dr. Saifullah!

Dr. Saifullah performed the Vertiflex Procedure on a patient suffering from neurogenic claudication, secondary to a diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis. This patient had difficulty walking and standing for long periods of time without feeling burning and weakness radiating down the legs. The Vertiflex procedure provides patients

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is caused by changes in the shape and size of the spinal canal as we age. Recently, Dr. Raymond Tatevossian of Comprehensive Spine & Pain performed the Superion Vertiflex Interspinous Spacer procedure on a patient who experienced discomfort while walking, but relief when sitting.

Dr. Ajakwe performed a two-level Vertiflex procedure on a patient suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis, secondary to neurogenic claudication. The Superion implant acts as an extension blocker and is ideal for patients who have difficulty walking or standing but experience relief in the seated or flexed position.

A radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that destroys the nerve fibers carrying pain signals to the brain. It can provide lasting relief for people with chronic pain, especially in the lower back, neck and arthritic joints. Dr. Raymond Tatevossian of Comprehensive Spine & Pain Physicians performed a radiofrequency lumbar ablation

Dr. Reginald Ajakwe recently treated a patient with severe back pain at Comprehensive Spine & Pain Physicians. The patient presented with Vertebral Compression Fractures (Spinal Fracture) at several levels, the most painful being at Lumbar 3 and Lumbar 4. The patient was in a severe amount of

Dr. Taher Saifullah, a Comprehensive Spine & pain Physician, performed a successful HF10 spinal cord stimulation trial. The patient suffered from Failed Back Surgery Syndrome and has been dealing with chronic pain for several years. The pain was so severe the patient couldn’t walk or stand for

Dr. Reginald Ajakwe of Comprehensive Spine & Pain Physicians performed a “no incision” full percutaneous dual lead SCS permanent implant with the Stimwave Freedom neurostimulator.  A 66-year-old female patient with chronic back and hip pain for the previous ten years came to Dr. Ajakwe looking for help.