Intradiscal Therapy: A Solution for Low Back Pain

Intradiscal therapy is performed using a fine needle guided by imaging to access the specific intervertebral disc suspected of causing the pain. A safe dye is injected to visualize the disc structure and confirm the diagnosis.

In addition to its diagnostic function, the injection itself can provide significant pain relief. This is because the technique used during Intradiscal Therapy can help decompress the disc and reduce pressure on the surrounding nerves.

Se realiza en quirófano bajo anestesia local y sedación, para lo cual un estudio preoperatorio con el anestesista es necesario pudiendo realizarse unos días antes.

During the procedure, a fluoroscope is also used to locate the area to be treated, marking it before inserting the cannulas to introduce the discography materials and using it to monitor the procedure to avoid errors and treat unaffected segments.

The procedure usually lasts between 30-50 minutes, on average, and consists of contrast visualization and correlation of the symptoms by increasing the intradiscal pressure of the disc that produces symptoms by volume of contrast fluid.

Before performing this procedure, a proper medical evaluation and appropriate lumbar support with posterior reinforcement are recommended.

The procedure has different protocols that will be specified according to the patient's health status.

It is an outpatient procedure and discharge is made on the same day of the intervention (4-6 hours later) and recommendations of rest for 15 days as well as medical treatment to treat the inflammation caused by the intervention are made.

After 15 days after the intervention, the surgical team will assess your progress and your postoperative period can begin to be integrated with muscle strengthening measures, nutritional recommendations or radiographic control with 2 assessments planned at one month and at 3 months after the intervention, although, if necessary, the patient's situation will be assessed at all times, especially if circumstances outside the protocol could arise such as falls at home, infections associated with the procedure or pain that is difficult to manage due to intolerance to the medication or side effects to the medications.

At Biziondo, we have a team of spine experts who use the most advanced techniques to diagnose and treat lower back pain. If you're looking for an effective and lasting solution for your pain, Intradiscal Therapy may be the answer. Contact us for a personalized consultation.