DIAM Spinal Stabilization system
DIAM Spinal Stabilization system Is used in the treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) in a single level between L2-L5. Symptoms of this disease are:
- Persistant Lower back pain
- Sometimes accompanied by Radicular (Leg) pain
- Weakness
- In extreme cases, sciatica and back pain, and sometimes even lower extremity weakness.
 When degenerative disc disease becomes painful or symptomatic, it can cause several different symptoms that are due to compression of the nerve roots. These symptoms are caused by the fact that worn out discs are a source of pain because they do not function as well as they once did, and as they shrink, the space available for the nerve roots also shrinks. As the discs between the intervertebral bodies start to wear out, the entire lumbar spine becomes less flexible. As a result, people complain of back pain and stiffness, especially towards the end of the day.
 The core of the DIAM System implant is made of silicone. The outer mesh and tether is made of polyethylene terephthalate (polyester)and the crimp is titanium. The device is available in many sizes to accommodate individual anatomy.
The DIAM Spinal Stabilization system is installed through a small incision and inserted between two spinous processes to stabilize the spine. The spinous process is the portion of the vertebrae that that creates “bumps” that you can feel along
the middle of your back.
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