The Minuteman® Procedure

Our services go beyond the spine. Whether you’re looking to avoid surgery or surgery didn’t help
the pain, we are your answer.

Overview

The Minuteman® is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to alleviate painful symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. The device is inserted into the back of the spine to prevent a patient from bending too far backward at the narrowed segment, a position that–for patients with spinal stenosis–can cause leg pain (sciatica) and/or lower back pain.

The Minuteman® Procedure

Our services go beyond the spine. Whether you’re looking to avoid surgery or surgery didn’t help the pain, we are your answer.

OVERVIEW

The Minuteman® procedure is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to alleviate painful symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. The device is inserted into the back of the spine to prevent a patient from bending too far backward at the narrowed segment, a position that–for patients with spinal stenosis–can cause leg pain (sciatica) and/or lower back pain.

How is the Minuteman® different
from traditional back surgery?

Traditional Fusion

  • Significantly longer procedure time
  • In-patient hospital stay (can be several days)
  • Requires large incision
  • Ligaments, tendons, and muscles can be destroyed
  • Increased risk of surgical complications, i.e nerve damage
  • Increased blood loss

Minuteman® (Minimally Invasive)

  • Reduced procedure time
  • Same day, out-patient surgery
  • Minimal tissue disruption
  • Decreased blood loss
  • 1-inch incision
  • Supraspinous ligament and multifidus muscle remains intact
  • Reduces risk of damaging neural and vascular structures

What are the potential benefits of the Minuteman procedure?

  • Reduced procedure time
  • Decreased blood loss
  • Same day surgery
  • 1-inch incision
  • Little to no post-op pain
  • Ability to place at L5-S1
  • Minimal tissue disruption
  • Supraspinous Ligament remains intact

The Process

During the procedure, a 1-inch incision is made on the side of your body, dilation is used to access the spine, and the Minuteman® is implanted with bone graft material. The lateral approach does not require dissection or stripping of the sensitive back muscles, bones, or nerves. This advantageous approach may lead to a shorter operative time, less blood loss, reduced hospital stay, and a faster recovery time. Watch our animation below.

Is the Minuteman procedure right for me?

The following questions will help determine if the Minuteman® System is right for you:

  • Does your back or leg pain worsen with prolonged standing or walking?
  • Does your back or leg pain improve while you are sitting?
  • Does leaning forward improve your pain?

Dr Carey, Dr Khosla, NP Tara, and their staff are fantastic! Their knowledge and care before, during, and post-procedure are 2nd to none! Have recommended them to friends and neighbors without any hesitation.

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Are you searching for pain management in Houston, Texas? We are currently accepting new patients into our practice. To become a new patient, please fill out this contact form and request an appointment. If you’re an existing patient, please request an appointment using the form below. We will get back to you as soon as we can and look forward to helping you find relief.