VIA Disc NP

APEX Spine and Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery located in Suwanee, GA & Bethlehem, GA

If you have a painful, damaged intervertebral disc, experts at Apex Spine and Neurosurgery in Alpharetta, Bethlehem, Columbus, and Suwanee, Georgia, provide a highly effective solution. These skilled neurosurgeons offer minimally invasive VIA Disc NP procedures to repair disc damage and ease back discomfort. Schedule an evaluation by phone or request one online today to determine if you’re a candidate for VIA Disc NP.

VIA Disc NP Q & A

What is a VIA Disc NP procedure?

VIA Disc NP is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure designed for people with low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease or tissue loss in a lumbar intervertebral disc.

The procedure uses fluoroscopy imaging to guide a spinal needle into part of a damaged disc and deliver allogeneic materials, allowing a disc to repair itself. This can reduce pain and reverse damage.

Who is a candidate for VIA Disc NP?

People with degenerative disc disease and pain may be candidates for a VIA Disc NP procedure at Apex Spine and Neurosurgery. This deterioration may result because of normal aging, dehydration, or an injury that causes the loss of a disc’s natural cushioning.

To determine if you’re a candidate for a VIA Disc NP procedure at Apex Spine and Neurosurgery, your provider completes a physical exam, discusses your symptoms and medical history, and may recommend an imaging procedure to determine the extent of any disc damage.

What should I expect during a VIA Disc NP procedure?

During a VIA Disc NP procedure, your provider cleans the treatment area. They numb the area and provide sedation to help you relax. Your specialist uses computer scanning technology to guide a needle to ensure optimal precision and accuracy.

They insert the needle through your skin and muscle into a damaged intervertebral disc and inject specialized materials into the disc to rehydrate it and stimulate natural healing.

What happens after a VIA Disc NP procedure?

Common side effects after a VIA Disc NP procedure include soreness and temporary discomfort. Follow your surgeon’s instructions to optimize your recovery. This includes avoiding strenuous physical activity until given the okay.

You might take pain medications or ice the treated areas during the healing process to enhance comfort. You might also wear a back brace or complete physical therapy after a VIA Disc NP procedure.

Attend follow-up appointments so your neurosurgeon can monitor your progress and address any questions. During the next several weeks, the treated disc regenerates and repairs itself. Any pain should subside.

Schedule an evaluation at Apex Spine and Neurosurgery by phone or request one online today to determine if you’re a candidate for a VIA Disc NP procedure.

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