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Via Disc NP Allograft procedure ?
I am new to this group. I am a 76 yr old female who has suffered with chronic lower back pain for many years. My question is has anyone had the Via Disc NP Allograft procedure for chronic lower back pain? I’ve already had extensive physical therapy, epidural injections and RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation on L3, L4, L5) and none of these worked at all. My pain management doctor is now suggesting I have the ViaDisc NP Allograft procedure? I am considering this, but need to find others who have had this done and to hear feedback about their personal experiences.
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I could only find a 35 person clinical prospective study rather than refereed research studies. The allograft of disc material is harvested from a person who agreed to be an organ donor.
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1 ReactionI had two of the injections. It has helped with my lower back pain. It's not totally gone, but I'm able to function better than before the injections. I have had many steroid injections, a stimulator implant that didn't help, and 2 ablations.
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1 Reaction@besmith57 How was the initial recovery? Lots of pain? My 2 procedures are scheduled in the same week on a Tuesday and Thursday.
Are you talking about Viadisc? The first one made me feel like I was hit by a Mack truck. It was because of my position on the table. It made my shoulders and back hurt the next day. It was muscles not being used before, I think. I can't sleep on my stomach, as that's how they had me with a pillow. The last one, I felt fine because I just laid flat with no extra support. Make sure you're comfortable in your position before they start, and you should be fine. The injection doesn't hurt. I had to wait 2 weeks before my second injection. I would do it again now that I know how to position myself. If you're a stomach sleeper, you shouldn't have any problems.