The Vertiflex Superion interspinous spacer is an FDA approved, minimally invasive device designed to restore space between the patient’s vertebrae. This device was created to provide patients with a safe alternative to traditional surgery, and provides patients with a viable option when conservative treatments have failed and invasive surgery is too aggressive.The Superion implant relieves pressure on nerves affected by lumbar spinal stenosis. Because this procedure is so minimally invasive, sensitive tissues are preserved and the procedure is fully reversible. Unlike spinal fusion, motion in the lower back is preserved. The Superion spacer is put in place using a small tube, minimizing tissue damage and blood loss. This allows a quick and comfortable recovery.