Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease is a condition in which the intervertebral discs of the spine break down or lose integrity due to aging or wear and tear. Despite the name, it's not technically a "disease" but a natural part of aging that can lead to pain, stiffness, or other spinal issues.
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In Intradiscal injection the medication is injected directly into the disc to reduce inflammation pain. It can be used for both diagnosis and treatment of chronic lower back pain. Stem Cells or Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can also be injected for long term pain relief and avoid side effects of steroids.
Intradiscal biologics involve injecting biologics like platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells (SC), or other regenerative medicine agents directly into a damaged intervertebral disc. Stem Cells/Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stem cells found in bone marrow, as well as other tissues like muscle, liver, and adipose tissue, that can differentiate into various cell types, including bone, cartilage, and fat cells. They can be obtained from patient's bone marrow as a minimally invasive procedure or purchased from a tissue bank with additional cost.
Intradiscal glue, specifically fibrin sealant, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat symptomatic lumbar discogenic low back pain with presence of annular tears noted on MRI or by Discogram. It involves injecting a fibrin sealant into the damaged disc to seal tears and potentially stimulate healing. Fibrin is a natural protein involved in blood clotting and acts as a tissue sealant. When injected into a damaged disc, it can help seal tears in the outer layer (annulus fibrosus) and potentially promote natural disc healing. Examples: BIOSTAT BIOLOGX Fibrin, DISCSEEL®