Other Treatments

This procedure is best for individuals suffering from chronic back pain and loss of/limited mobility due to a herniated disc(s) (such as inability to bathe, dress, or walk). Nucleoplasty is a suggested method of treatment once other conservative treatments have failed. These include oral medications, back brace, and bed rest.

In order to determine if you are a candidate, a discogram test must be ordered to determine if there are abnormal discs that are to be the cause of a patients back pain

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This procedure is not meant for individuals that suffer from severe cardiac or pulmonary illnesses, those who are pregnant, people who suffer from an active infection, those under the age of 18 who are still developing and growing, and people with pacemakers, defibrillators, or other electronic implants. Ideal candidates for this procedure are those that suffer from low back pain for at least 6 months or longer and have not positively responded to other conservative pain relief treatments.

As with any other surgical procedure, there are risks associated with the Intracept Procedure. For more information, click here.

This is a minimally invasive procedure that is done through a tubular device and is performed for the relief of pain (in the mid-back, lower back, legs, arms, and/or neck) caused by herniated discs. It is one of the most effective surgical techniques for treating spinal disc herniation, with no need to remove bones or muscles in order to remove herniated material and alleviate the associate pain. The surgeon can see the spine through a camera lens that is inserted through a port. This procedure is performed in conjunction with Needle Arthroscopic Imaging, which allows for imaging capability of the joint space and to better visualize the internal anatomy of the joint. Usually the entire procedure takes less than an hour and the patient is able to go home after a short recovery period of around two to three hours. For a detailed video explanation, click here.

This is a diagnostic test done to examine the intervertebral discs of the spine and determine any injuries or damages to the disc(s). This procedure is used to evaluate back pain. It involves injecting a dye into the center of the disc in order for the disc to be seen on X-ray or a CT scan.

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This procedure can take less than ten minutes to perform in the examination room. A needle is inserted into the spinal canal through a small incision and tube (cannula) for guidance to the targeted area. This imaging capability allows for illumination of the condition (such as imaging of the facet joints) and to assist with better imaging and visualization of the internal anatomy. Cell Bionics Institute is one of the only centers in this region using this system to visualize the spine.

This system is used in conjunction with joint treatments, such as evaluations of joints throughout the body to further detect anomalies that an MRI might not be able to detect accurately and more accurate visualization of the evaluation and healing status such as the spinal disc after a surgical procedure.

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This procedure is beneficial for bone cancer patients that need to have tumor removal. It is not ideal for candidates that have pacemaker or other implantable devices, and it is not recommended for treatment of the cervical (neck) vertebrae.

Medical ozone therapy is a percutaneous treatment that introduces ozone into a troubled area. One example of oxygen-ozone gas treatment is it is given via an injection into the herniated disc. A needle delivers the treatment directly into the disc, and it reduces the volume within the disc. This is due to the oxidation of proteins that are found within the gel-like center of the disc (nucleus pulposus). When disc volume is reduced, the pressure on nerves is also reduced. This, in turn, lowers the amount of pain.

Besides a shorter recovery time and lower complication rate than surgery other benefits of oxygen-ozone injections include: minimally invasive, it is an outpatient procedure, it takes little time to administer and the costs associated with it are far less than surgery. Oxygen-ozone treatment is not suitable for everyone. If you have paralysis of the legs, an uncontrolled bladder, calcified discs, or spinal cord compression, then surgery is a better option.