Surgeon Testimonials
“Tradition surgical instruments for treating lumbar spinal stenosis have significant limitations, including access to lateral and foraminal compression and postoperative instability. The iO-Flex system can overcome these limitations while still providing complete decompression.”
-Carl Lauryssen, M.D., Beverly Hills, CA
“My patients are experiencing rapid, pronounced improvement in symptoms. Importantly, the surgical response has been sustained. When compared to historical controls, the results suggest patients decompressed with the iO-Flex System can experience shorter hospital stays, less blood loss, and fewer complications.”
-Lawrence Dickinson, M.D. Castro Valley, CA
“I first approached the iO-Flex® System with cautious optimism. As a neurosurgeon, my first concern during any lumbar decompression is the nerve roots involved. I was very pleasantly surprised with the neurolocalization tool that is used to ensure proper placement of the microblade shaver. In addition, the shaver is a very effective tool- the surgeon has a tremendous amount of tactile feedback that allows him to feel when the decompression is complete. The entire platform of instruments merge well with the minimally invasive 18mm tubular system that I use, so adding the iO-Flex® was seamless. I am pleased to have incorporated it into my practice and know that it will help my patients tremendously.”
-Ronnie Mimran, M.D., Castro Valley, CA
“Innovative technologies must advance patient care and provide value to the healthcare system. Baxano’s clinical results and commitment to demonstrate improvement in cost-effective patient care are extremely encouraging for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis.”
-Sylvain Palmer, M.D., Mission Viejo, CA
“The iO-Flex System provides surgeons a new option to thoroughly address lumbar spinal stenosis without compromising the stabilizing structures of the spine. For some patients, I have been able to reduce the need — and therefore cost — of spinal implants required for their procedures and I have also been able to send them home sooner. These results are very promising for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis.”
-Sumeer Lal, M.D., Greenville, SC
“One of the more technically challenging steps of a less invasive fusion procedure such as a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is performing a good facetectomy. The iO-Tome instrument can change this step to be simple, fast, safe and repeatable in all hands and could reduce the learning curve significantly.”
-Robert Isaacs, M.D., Durham, NC
“The iO-Tome instrument creates a precise window at the treatment level that provides direct visualization of the neural structures and clear access to the disc for placement of the selected interbody implant. It will be especially helpful in procedures where the surgeon is trying to minimize the exposure size, such as many of the emerging midline fusion techniques that require a facetectomy.”
-Gurvinder Deol, MD, Raleigh, NC