Demand for Interspinous Spacers Has Increased Due to Increasing Prevalence of Spinal Stenosis

 

Interspinous Spacers

Interspinous spacers are medical devices implanted between the vertebrae through a small tube the size of a dime. These devices are used to treat frontotemporal spondylosis. Frontotemporal spondylosis happens when the passageways of the spine become narrow and squeeze the nerves of the spine. Interspinous spacers are made up of titanium, a lightweight but strong metal, which is biocompatible. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the open spaces in the lower (lumbar) spine. The condition develops gradually with age.

Thus, with the increasing prevalence of spinal stenosis and the growing geriatric population, the demand for interspinous spacers is also increasing worldwide. Spinal stenosis is more often a degenerative condition that affects people who are typically age 60 and older. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 40.3 million U.S. residents 65 years and older in the 2010 Census and more than 54 million on July 1, 2019. Moreover, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2050, the world's population aged 60 years and older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015.

Spinal stenosis can be caused by a number of seemingly unrelated factors. However, doctors have identified certain conditions and behaviors that increase the risk of spinal stenosis. These include age (especially young people and those with poor health histories), females (women tend to develop spinal stenosis more often than men), obesity, family history, and genetic predisposition to the disease. The symptoms can range from mild to severe pain, tingling, numbness, and other sensations that make daily living difficult.

Interspinous spacers are one of the most common treatments used for treating spinal stenosis. This procedure involves the placement of thin stainless steel or titanium plates between two vertebrae in the spine. The purpose of the interspinous spacers is to relieve pressure on the nerves and facilitate healing. In the past, metal plates were placed directly over the affected vertebrae. However, these plates can lead to a number of complications including infection and nerve damage. Moreover, the metal can interfere with the healing of the vertebrae.


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