ReviewBioMed research international2014
Controversies about interspinous process devices in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine diseases: past, present, and future.
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37 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 79 citations in OpenAlex.
- Is the interspinous process device safe and effective in elderly patients with lumbar degeneration? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2024Pooled it
- Interspinous process devices for the treatment of neurogenic intermittent claudication: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Neurosurgical review · 2017Pooled it
- Interspinous spacers versus posterior lumbar interbody fusion for degenerative lumbar spinal diseases: a meta-analysis of prospective studies.International orthopaedics · 2016Pooled it
- 24-Month Outcomes of Indirect Decompression Using a Minimally Invasive Interspinous Fixation Device versus Standard Open Direct Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Prospective Comparison.Journal of pain research · 2024Trial
- Interspinous process stabilization with Rocker via unilateral approach versus X-Stop via bilateral approach for lumbar spinal stenosis: a comparative study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2015Trial
- Standalone interspinous process devices for lumbar spinal stenosis: a critical literature review.BMC surgery · 2026Review
- The renewed role of interspinous devices: the InSpan system-a narrative review on surgical indications.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2026Review
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- Comparative Analysis of Pedicle Screw Fixation and Interspinous Devices in Lumbar Spinal Fusion: Clinical and Surgical Outcomes in Degenerative Spine Conditions.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Article
- Advancing the design of interspinous fixation devices for improved biomechanical performance: dualJournal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Interspinous Process Devices in Managing Adjacent Segment Degeneration Following Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- 15-year survivorship analysis of an interspinous device in surgery for single-level lumbar disc herniation.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021Article
- A Radiological Evaluation of Lumbar Spinous Processes and Interspinous Spaces, Including Clinical Implications.Cureus · 2021Article
- Current concepts of spondylosis and posterior spinal motion preservation for radiologists.Skeletal radiology · 2021Review
- Interspinous Process (ISP) Devices in Comparison to the Use of Traditional Posterior Spinal Instrumentation.Cureus · 2021Review
- Determination of Work Relative Value Units for Management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis by Open Decompression and Interlaminar Stabilization.International journal of spine surgery · 2021Article
- Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2021Article
- Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy Combined With an Interspinous Process Distraction System for Spinal Stenosis.International journal of spine surgery · 2020Article
- New combination of IntraSPINE device and posterior lumbar interbody fusion for rare skipped-level lumbar disc herniation: a case report and literature review.The Journal of international medical research · 2020Review
- Mobility-Preserving Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations.World neurosurgery: X · 2020Article
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Abstract
A large number of interspinous process devices (IPD) have been recently introduced to the lumbar spine market as an alternative to conventional decompressive surgery in managing symptomatic lumbar spinal pathology, especially in the older population. Despite the fact that they are composed of a wide range of different materials including titanium, polyetheretherketone, and elastomeric compounds, the aim of these devices is to unload spine, restoring foraminal height, and stabilize the spine by distracting the spinous processes. Although the initial reports represented the IPD as a safe, effective, and minimally invasive surgical alternative for relief of neurological symptoms in patients with low back degenerative diseases, recent studies have demonstrated less impressive clinical results and higher rate of failure than initially reported. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview on interspinous implants, their mechanisms of action, safety, cost, and effectiveness in the treatment of lumbar stenosis and degenerative disc diseases.
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