Innovative treatment solutions for facet-mediated pain, SI joint dysfunction, discogenic pain, Grade I spondylolisthesis, and chronic low back pain — designed to minimize tissue disruption and help patients get back to the activities that matter most.
Illustration for education only — incision size and approach vary by procedure and patient.
Tap where you feel pain and we'll show you the conditions most often linked to that area — no medical vocabulary required.
Click any condition for a simple explanation, common symptoms, and how a minimally invasive approach may be able to help.
The neck (cervical spine) has the same discs and small joints as the rest of your spine — and they can wear down or become irritated the same way. That can cause pain locally or send it into your shoulders and arms.
After a careful evaluation of where your neck pain is coming from, minimally invasive cervical options — including tissue-sparing facet stabilization — may be part of your care plan when appropriate.
The sacroiliac (SI) joint connects your spine to your pelvis. When this joint becomes irritated or unstable, it can cause pain that is often mistaken for other back problems.
We offer a minimally invasive SI joint fusion using an inferior posterior approach — placed through a small opening from behind, designed to stabilize the joint while preserving the surrounding muscles and tissue.
Facet joints are the small joints that connect the bones of your spine and let it bend and twist. Like any joint, they can wear down over time and become a source of ongoing pain.
We offer minimally invasive facet fusion options designed to stabilize the painful joint through a very small incision, sparing the surrounding tissue.
Chronic low back pain can come from several sources — joints, discs, or the structures around them. Finding the true source is the most important step toward treating it.
Our team works with physicians who evaluate where your pain is coming from, then match you with the treatment pathway that may be appropriate — including minimally invasive options when suitable.
Between each bone in your spine is a cushion called a disc. When a disc is damaged or worn, it can become a source of pain on its own — this is called discogenic pain.
Depending on your evaluation, minimally invasive treatment options may help address disc-related pain while limiting disruption to healthy tissue.
Spondylolisthesis means one of the bones in your spine has slipped slightly forward over the one below it. "Grade I" means the slip is small — but it can still cause real pain.
Minimally invasive stabilization options may help address the slipped segment while sparing muscles and other healthy anatomy.
"Degenerative" simply means wear-and-tear. Over time, discs and joints in the spine naturally age — and for some people, that process becomes painful.
Because degeneration can affect different parts of the spine, treatment starts with a careful evaluation. When appropriate, tissue-sparing minimally invasive options may be part of your care plan.
Every solution we support is chosen for precision and for preserving the healthy anatomy around the problem.
It's a way of reaching the SI joint from below and behind, through a small opening, following the natural path of the joint itself. Because the instruments travel along the joint rather than through the muscle beside it, the technique is designed to preserve the surrounding tissues while the joint is stabilized. Your physician can explain whether this approach is appropriate for your anatomy and condition.
Minimally invasive stabilization of painful facet joints through a small incision, designed to spare surrounding muscle and tissue.
Learn MoreA tissue-sparing, inferior posterior approach to stabilizing the sacroiliac joint — supported by a growing body of peer-reviewed evidence.
Learn MoreMinimally invasive relief of pressure on the spinal cord or nerves caused by bone or disc material — through a small opening, preserving nearby structures.
Learn MoreBiologic materials — like bone graft and allograft options — that support your body's natural healing and fusion process as part of a procedure.
Learn MoreTraining, case coverage, and hands-on procedural support for physicians and facilities adopting minimally invasive spine techniques.
Learn MoreWe partner with physicians to provide innovative minimally invasive spine technologies focused on precision, efficiency, and preserving healthy anatomy. Through education, procedural support, and advanced treatment solutions, our mission is to help improve the care experience for patients living with chronic spine conditions.
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Read More →These articles and publications are provided for education and link to their original sources. They are not claims about any specific product or guaranteed outcome — individual results vary, and your physician is the best source of guidance for your situation.
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