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Excerpts from Advances in Biotechnology Improve Clinical Outcomes for Spinal Decompression
Thomas A. Gionis, M.D., J.D., M.B.A., M.H.A., F.I.C.S., F.R.C.S
Published in Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
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INTRODUCTION
Recent advances in biotechnology, focusing on spinal decompression, have evolved into effective non-surgical treatment for herniated and degenerative spinal disc disease – major causes of spinal pain.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical outcomes of spinal decompression therapy for patients suffering from low back pain caused by herniated and degenerative disc disease.
Procedure
The patient protocol (Appendix A) provided for twenty (20) treatments of spinal decompression over a six-week course of therapy. Each session consisted of a forty-five minute treatment on the DRX9000 equipment, which creates decompression in the disc space.
The patient regimen included two weeks of daily spinal decompression treatment, followed by three sessions per week for two weeks, concluding with two sessions per week for the remaining two weeks of therapy.
Biotechnology
The equipment used in this study was the DRX9000, which represents significant innovations in the biotechnology and is FDA approval for use in the performance of patient spinal decompression. The DRX9000 was designed to lower intradiscal pressures in a controlled manner for a sustained period of time.
After identifying a specific lumbar disc correlated with MRI findings, specific angulation is provided automatically by the DRX9000 so that the physician can maximize the decompression effect on individual lumbar motor units, levels L1-L5. Precisely controlled distractive forces are then applied minimizing any traumatic effect on injured paraspinal ligaments and muscles, allowing intradiscal pressure to decrease significantly. The DRX9000 utilizes advanced Servomotor technology to apply these forces precisely on a logarithmic curve, thereby avoiding proprioceptor responses which may create muscle spasm. Through use of the DRX9000’s software programming, the treating physician has the ability to make specific adjustments in various degrees of applied distraction pressure. The resultant applied negative pressure allows diffusion of fluids and nutrients into the disc space that otherwise are blocked by increased intradiscal pressure.
RESULTS
Treatment was successful in 86% of the 219 patients included in this study. Treatment success was defined by a reduction in pain to [0] or [1] on the pain scale. The perception of pain was none [0] to occasional [1] without any further need for medication or treatment in 188 patients. These patients reported complete resolution of pain, lumbar range of motion was normalized, and there was recovery of any sensory or motor loss. The remaining 34 patients reported significant pain and disability, despite some improvement in their overall pain and disability score.
DISCUSSION
The aim of this study was to explore whether there was a positive clinical outcome for the treatment of herniated and degenerative disc disease using improved biotechnological non-surgical spinal decompression. The findings demonstrate that 86% of patients reported complete resolution of pain, lumbar range of motion was normalized, and there was recovery of pre-treatment sensory or motor loss. Spinal decompression therapy has been described in both the Journal of Neurosurgery (5) and the textbook Pain Management: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (6). Spinal decompression is distinguishable from conventional spinal traction. After reviewing the literature, one of the most significant differentiations between these two modalities, was that traditional traction has proven to be less effective and biomechanically inadequate to produce optimal therapeutic results (5,6,7,8). In fact, one study by Mangion (7) concluded that any benefit derived from continuous traction devices was due to enforced immobilization rather than actual traction. In another study, Weber (8) compared patients treated with traction to a control group that had simulated traction and demonstrated no significant differences. Research confirms that traditional traction does not produce spinal decompression.
SUMMARY
In conclusion, non-surgical spinal decompression provides a method for physicians to properly apply and direct the decompressive force necessary to effectively treat discogenic disease. Utilizing the biotechnological advances of the DRX9000, spinal decompression was found to relieve symptoms and restore mechanical function to 86% of patients previously thought to be surgical candidates. Our results indicate that in treating 219 patients with MRI documented disc herniation and degenerative disc diseases, treatment was successful as defined by (1) pain reduction, (2) reduction in use of pain medications, (3) normalization of range of motion, and (4) recovery of sensory or motor loss. Biotechnological advances of spinal decompression indeed reveal promising results for the future of effective management of patients with disc herniation and degenerative disc diseases.
Important Facts About DRX9000 Spinal Decompression
DRX9000 Spinal Decompression is NOT traction. Traction is a consistent pull using a fixed amount of weight. DRX9000 Spinal Decompression is computer-controlled to vary the force of pull to maximize Disc Decompression.
DRX9000 Spinal Decompression is extremely safe. There have been no reports of patient injury or significant side effects since receiving FDA Approval in 2001.
DRX9000 Spinal Decompression is very effective. Recent studies have demonstrated success rates as high as 88.9% for patients matching an ideal diagnostic profile.
The DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Unit measures the treatment force thousands of times per second! This allows the Unit to increase or decrease the treatment pull within seconds to adjust to the needs of the patient. This technological advance is found ONLY in the DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Unit. Vax-D, Accu-Spina, SpineMED and DTS Traction tables DO NOT possess this capability!
Contact our office at (949) 857-1888 to arrange a consultation to determine if DRX9000 Spinal Decompression is right for you AND to determine your Insurance Coverage.
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More DRX9000 Research Studies...
Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression to Treat Chronic Low Back Pain - Anesthesiology News
Treatment of 94 Outpatients with Chronic Discogenic Low Back Pain with the DRX9000
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings after Treatment with DRX9000
Management of Low Back Pain with DRX9000
Treatment of L5/S1 Extruded Disc Herniation with DRX9000
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When I first came to your office I was experiencing constant lower back pain and was unable to do many of my daily activities. Now, after completing the Spinal Decompression Therapy, I feel like a new person! It is truly amazing!
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