Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged ≥18 and ≤65 at time of surgery 2. Patients undergoing lumbar decompression bilaterally at one level from L4-S1 3. Psychologically, mentally and physically able to fully comply with this protocol including adhering to follow-up schedule, study requirements with a signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non-English speaking 2. Known allergy or sensitivity to citrate, alginate or hyaluronate 3. Known allergy or sensitivity to MRI contrast dye 4. Known to experience claustrophobia 5. Pregnant or breastfeeding at time of surgery 6. Incarcerated at time of surgery 7. Prior lumbar surgery at the index level 8. Conjunction device use at index level (i.e., Barricade)\* 9. Patient has any condition, that in the opinion of the Investigator, would prohibit the patient from complying with the protocol \*Note: conjunction medications (i.e., Depo-Medrol, Marcaine/Epinephrine) are acceptable