Lumbar Solutions

What causes lumbar pain?

The lumbar spine consists of five vertebrae that stack on top of each other and are separated by shock-absorbing structures called discs. The spinal canal is the area enclosed in bone that contains the spinal cord and nerve roots.

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) occurs when the spinal canal in the lower back becomes narrowed, putting pressure on the spinal nerves. This condition often develops gradually with age, as normal everyday strain on the spine leads to changes such as thickened ligaments, excess bone growth, or bulging discs—all of which can reduce space within the spinal canal and cause nerve compression.

Am I a candidate?

We design every solution with one goal in mind: improving the lives of patients. Their needs, safety, and outcomes guide every decision we make—from innovation to education to support

Pain walking or standing

Minuteman and Freedom DS candidates often feel pain when walking or standing.

Relief when sitting

Minuteman and Freedom DS candidates often experience pain relief when sitting, laying down, or bending forward.

What is Minuteman?

Minuteman is a small, minimally invasive implant designed to help stabilize the spine and relieve back and/or leg pain. The device is placed between the vertebrae in your lower back to provide support and reduce pressure on the nerves, helping you stand and walk with less pain. Because it’s inserted through a small incision, most patients experience a quicker recovery and less disruption to their daily lives compared to traditional surgery.

Backed by Data

86%
86% increase in walking distance*
51%
51% reduction in pain*

Reduced blood loss & procedure time*

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“Minuteman gave me my freedom back” – john doe

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Indications for use

The Minuteman® G5 Fusion Plate is a posterior, non-pedicle fusion device, intended for use at a single interspace in the non-cervical spine (T1-S1). It is intended for plate fixation/attachment to spinous processes for the purpose of achieving instrumented posterior arthrodesis (i.e., fusion) in the following conditions:

    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis;
    • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies); and/or
    • Spondylolisthesis.

The Minuteman® GS MIS Fusion Plate is intended for use with bone graft material. The device may be implanted via a lateral transverse approach (L1-S1) or a posterior approach (T1-S1).

What is Freedom?

Freedom Decompression System offers a less invasive alternative to traditional spine surgeries. If your doctor finds that your pain is caused by thickened ligament from lumbar spinal stenosis, FreedomDS may be an effective treatment. FreedomDS is used to remove excess ligamentum flavum through a small incision as an earlier, effective alternative for patients who haven’t found lasting relief with conservative therapies.

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