2017
Interspinous implants to treat spinal stenosis
Gala RJ, Russo GS, Whang PG. Interspinous implants to treat spinal stenosis. Current Reviews In Musculoskeletal Medicine 2017, 10: 182-188. PMID: 28324328, PMCID: PMC5435644, DOI: 10.1007/s12178-017-9413-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpinal stenosisInterspinous spacerModerate spinal stenosisOpen decompressive surgeryLumbar spinal stenosisPedicle screw instrumentationFormal decompressionSuperion deviceDecompressive surgerySignificant morbidityPatient selectionInvasive optionInvasive strategyImproved outcomesInterspinous implantStenosisDecompressionInterspinous spaceSpinal anatomyCoflex deviceOutcomesImplantsMorbidityComplicationsPatients
2011
Interspinous Spacers for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Long W, Whang P. Interspinous Spacers for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Operative Techniques In Orthopaedics 2011, 21: 208-212. DOI: 10.1053/j.oto.2011.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInterspinous spacerNeurogenic claudicationSpinal stenosisAdditional prospective clinical trialsProspective clinical trialsIntermittent neurogenic claudicationAppropriate imaging studiesLumbar spinal stenosisSignificant functional disabilityNumber of complicationsPostural reliefSymptomatic LSSNeurologic sequelaePersistent symptomsPosterior decompressionFunctional disabilitySurgical interventionConservative measuresInvasive optionSpinal canalClinical trialsSurgical techniqueOperative procedureClinical investigationLumbar flexion