How I do it: step-by-step BacJac™ posterior interspinous spacer placement

Area of Science:

• Spine surgery
• Orthopedic devices
• Degenerative spine disease

Background:

• Degenerative lumbar spine diseases require effective treatment options.
• Posterior interspinous spacers are utilized for specific spinal conditions.
• Restoring foraminal height is crucial for alleviating symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the surgical technique for the BacJac™ posterior interspinous spacer.
• To analyze patient selection and define indications for the procedure.
• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the BacJac™ device.

Main Methods:

• Detailed step-by-step description of the surgical procedure.
• Analysis of pre-operative patient selection criteria.
• Inclusion of surgical tips and potential pitfalls.
• Provision of a high-quality video demonstrating the surgical technique.

Main Results:

• The BacJac™ device effectively blocks the metameric vertebral segment in terminal extension.
• Foraminal heights are restored through the use of this device.
• The procedure is characterized as mini-invasive.

Conclusions:

• The BacJac™ interspinous device provides a safe and effective treatment modality.
• It is indicated for selected cases of degenerative lumbar spine disease.
• This approach offers a mini-invasive solution for spinal conditions.