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IDET (Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty) Another form of pain management treatment that utilizes heat, Intradiscal Electro Thermal Therapy (IDET) is used to treat lower back pain arising from painful discs identified by discography. In this particular treatment, a needle and thermo-coupled electrode are inserted into the painful disc(s). The electrode is heated to 90° Celsius (194 degrees Fahrenheit), over the course of 17 minutes. The heat destroys the pain causing nerve fibers in the disc, as well as thickens the collagen in the treated disc making it stiffer and less compressible. The thickening of the collagen also closes fissures (cracks in the disc), which in turn results in reduction of pain. IDET is a minimally invasive outpatient treatment and offers an alternative to spinal fusion or disc replacement surgery. The effectiveness of this procedure has been proven in scientific studies which meet the highest levels of scientific validity. - view animation
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