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?