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Percutaneous Disc Nucleoplasty
Decompressing the core of the disc using a minimally-invasive procedure that uses a small needle, a cannula and advanced radiofrequency technology to relieve a herniated disc alleviates a patient’s pain symptoms.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
What is percutaneous disc nucleoplasty?
The procedure quickly relieves the pain for most patients. This medical procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis utilizing a mild and calming medication plus the use of a local anesthetic.
1. Preparation
The patient lies down on their stomach while getting ready for the procedure. A medication to relax your nerve is given while the skin and tissue of the back is desensitized using a local anesthetic.
2. Inserting the Cannula
A cannula is used by a doctor for the procedure, and a fluoroscope, which is a video / x-ray device guides the cannula through the herniated disc.
3. Anesthetic Injected
Through the cannula, a tiny radiofrequency probe is skillfully and delicately slid into the cannula then into the disc. As the device is navigated in place, it sends out pulses of radio waves to dissipate relatively small portions of the herniated disc’s nucleus. In practice, only ample portions of the disc are removed so as to reduce the pressure inside the disc, it is only a small portion to maintain the stability of the spinal cord.
4. Herniation Relieved
The empty space created by the probe allows the disc to reabsorb the herniation.
5. End of Procedure and After Care
After the procedure is finished, the doctor pulls the previously inserted needle and dresses the injection area. Recovery is expected to be fast and scarring is manageable since no bone or muscle parts were removed. Nevertheless, the patient is still required to take a day of bed rest after the medical procedure. Physical therapy is also highly recommended to help improve the healing process. Based on experience, patients may return to their normal routine within a week or after six weeks.
Learn more about Percutaneous Disc Nucleoplasty and how AZ Pain and Spine Institute uses it to treat conditions and alleviate pain.
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute for your treatment?
We are a team of pain management doctors and specialists. Our physicians have double board certification in their chosen fields and have undergone additional fellowships in pain management. Our professionals have also received advanced medical training in minimally invasive spinal procedures and pain management, including Percutaneous Disc Nucleoplasty.