Minuteman Procedure for Spinal Degenerative Disc Disease and Stenosis in NJ
If you’re living with chronic lower back or leg pain and have been told spinal fusion might be your only option — there’s now a minimally invasive alternative. The Minuteman® Procedure is designed to provide spinal stabilization without the need for open back surgery. It’s an outpatient solution with less downtime, lower risk, and lasting relief.
What is the Minuteman Procedure?
The Minuteman® Procedure is a minimally invasive spine procedure used to stabilize the spine and reduce pain caused by spinal instability, arthritis, stenosis or degeneration, and more. The goal is to reduce motion, relieve nerve pressure, and promote natural bone fusion — all less invasive than traditional open surgery.
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Conditions the Minuteman® Procedure Treats:
- Degenerative Disc Disease – Condition in which the discs of the spine undergo age-related deterioration (stiffness, reduced mobility, and chronic pain)
- Spinal Stenosis- Happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis happens most often in the lower back and the neck.
- Arthritis – affect the vertebrae, facet joints and intervertebral discs.
- Spondylolisthesis – a common complication of spinal degeneration—occurs when an unprotected vertebra slips painfully forward over the vertebra that lies beneath it.
- Post-laminectomy instability – Result of disruptions to spinal structures.
- Facet joint disease or hypertrophy – Enlarging or degeneration of facet joints, including pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion.
You might be a fit for the Minuteman® Procedure if:
- You have chronic lower back and/or leg pain caused by spinal instability.
- Difficulty standing or walking for long periods.
- If you have pain that improves with sitting, or find yourself leaning forward for relief.
- You’ve tried injections, physical therapy, or medications without long-term relief.
Benefits of the Minuteman® Procedure
- ✅ Minimally invasive – smaller incision
- ✅ Outpatient – typically performed in under 60 minutes
- ✅ Faster recovery – most patients resume activity within a few days
- ✅ Covered by Medicare and many commercial insurance plans
- ✅ No referral needed
Why Choose Performance Ortho for Minuteman®?
Performance Ortho offers a unique comprehensive team-based approach to spine care, our board certified surgeons, pain physicians and rehabilitation specialist work side by side in one location— from diagnosis to recovery.
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Don’t let your pain limit you. Request an appointment online or call our Patient Care Coordinators at 908-754-1960 to discuss whether Minuteman® is the right solution for you. We have multiple convenient locations throughout NJ, so you can find the care you need close to home.