Discography and intradiscal injections

Injection of a x-ray contrast agents or medications into the vertebral disc.

After local anesthesia, the cannula is advanced up to the middle of the vertebral disc and a contrast agent is injected. Then the patient is questioned about his pain. This results in a precise diagnosis.

 

After the discography the cannula can be used to inject medication as e.g. a diluted cortisone solution or opiates, which are injected into the vertebral disc.

Indication

• Pain of the vertebral disc
• Abrasion of the vertebral disc
• Bulging of the vertebral disc
• Herniated vertebral disc

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Evaluation:

This effective pain theray is ambulant. If necessary, more than one disc can be treated at once.

 

A physical therapy reconciliated with your doctor should be started one week after the treatmant

 

Easy workout can be started after one week, physical strain and sportive activies are only allowed two weeks after the treatment.

 

 

Advantage:

Open surgery can mostly be avoided by these methods.

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