Patients have a new treatment option for debilitating lower back and leg pain. The FDA-approved TOPS™ device offers an alternative solution to spinal fusion surgery for patients with …

Aug 9, 2023 · The TOPS System is a spinal implant designed to stabilize the lower spine and maintain range of motion after surgery to relieve compressed nerves (lumbar decompression …

Jan 17, 2025 · With spine surgery, they may use a cage and metal plates on the front of the spine or there are artificial discs that may be a combination of materials and that is likely held in …

Jun 25, 2025 · The TOPS procedure involves replacing the damaged vertebra and joint with a prosthetic device that provides strength while preserving mobility. Below, the two treatments …

Oct 3, 2025 · The TOPS™ System offers an exciting option for patients struggling with lumbar spinal stenosis and related back problems. By relieving nerve pressure while preserving spinal …

Unlike traditional spinal fusion, which permanently locks vertebrae together and eliminates movement, TOPS acts as a mechanical facet joint replacement that preserves your spine’s …

The Total Posterior Spine (TOPS) System provides an effective alternative to spinal fusion surgery for patients dealing with conditions such as lumbar spinal stenosis and degenerative …

At Texas Spine and Scoliosis, Dr. Alex Cruz is trained in the TOPS surgery. To learn if you are a candidate, or want to learn more about treatment options for stenosis, complete the …

In a Posterior Arthroplasty procedure, your surgeon removes the bony elements that press on your nerves. Thereafter, the doctor implants the TOPS System to stabilize and reestablish a …

The spine may undergo adverse changes or deterioration including loss of proper spinal curvature, correction, height, and/or reduction, or malalignment, and another surgery may be …