The LESS™ Institute

Explore Total Disc Replacement (TDR), a motion-preserving alternative to spinal fusion for treating degenerative disc disease. TDR helps restore natural spine movement, reduce pain, and protect surrounding tissues, supporting a faster return to daily activities. Learn how the AxioMed Freedom Disc™ and the LESS™ approach can make spine surgery less invasive and more effective.

Chronic back pain isn’t always caused by discs it may be your facet joints. These small “hinges” in your spine can wear down over time, leading to stiffness, inflammation, and daily discomfort. The good news: modern LESS™-guided treatments, including innovative solutions like FacetFuse®, now make it possible to relieve pain, protect spinal motion, and get back to life faster all with less disruption to your body.

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is a common yet often overlooked cause of lower back discomfort. This blog explains how the SI joint works, why dysfunction occurs, and what treatment options are available from conservative care to advanced fixation techniques. Aligned with the LESS™ Society’s mission of reducing surgical impact while improving outcomes, we explore innovative solutions that support faster recovery and lasting pain relief.

NanoFUSE® combines patented fusion technology with demineralized bone matrix (DBM) and bioactive glass (BAG) to deliver unmatched bone healing for spinal fusion. Clinically proven to promote new bone growth throughout the defect, NanoFUSE® enhances osteoblast activity, improves fusion outcomes, and offers the only FDA-cleared DBM + BAG solution on the market.

Discover how the InSpan™ interspinous fixation device, combined with LESS Exposure Spine Surgery (LESS™), offers a safer, less disruptive alternative to traditional spinal fusion. Learn how this innovative approach helps relieve back pain, supports spinal stability, and promotes faster recovery with fewer complications.

Discover how Less Exposure Spine Surgery (LESS) offers a safer, faster recovery with smaller incisions and better outcomes compared to traditional spine surgery.