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MILD® Procedure

Lumbar spinal stenosis can make standing and walking miserable. Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD®), from Vertos Medical, relieves pressure on the nerves in a short outpatient procedure — while keeping the spine’s structure stable.

  • SettingOutpatient
  • ImplantsNone
  • StitchesNone

See how it works

How the MILD® procedure works

A simplified, step-by-step look at what happens during the procedure.

Thickened ligament Excess tissue removed More room for nerves
Simplified illustration · side view of the lower spine
Step 1 of 4

Who it helps

MILD® is designed for people with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) — especially those whose pain and heaviness in the legs gets worse the longer they stand or walk.

Benefits

  • Safe and minimally invasive
  • A short outpatient procedure
  • Nothing left behind — no implants
  • No stitches
  • Restores mobility while maintaining the spine’s structural stability

Is MILD® right for me?

A consultation with Dr. Coccaro, including a review of your MRI, will tell you whether you’re a good candidate. Our team will walk you through every step so you feel confident from beginning to end.

Ready to stop living around your pain?

Talk with Dr. Coccaro about what’s really causing it — and the least invasive way to fix it. Same doctor, every visit.

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