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Conditions effectively treated with DRX9000 Spinal Decompression:
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Excerpts from Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression
to Treat Chronic Low Back Pain
Published in Anesthesiology News and Pain Medicine News, December 2007
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The Newest Noninvasive Therapies
The DRX9000™ applies nonsurgical spinal decompression by using a sensitive computerized feedback mechanism. The DRX9000™ uses a split-table design to reduce friction between the patient and the device. The patient lies supine, and a chest and shoulder support system controls the upper body, with a knee rest to eliminate pelvic rotation. The apparatus has built-in air bladders, disk-angle pull adjustments, and harnesses, and it can increase the spinal decompression force more slowly in the latter part of the therapy. The DRX9000™ spinal decompression device uses a motor pulley to deliver mechanized segmental distraction that can be delivered in a static or oscillatory fashion for a preselected duration; the location of lumbar spinal disease determines the best pullangle settings.
The Current State of Research on Spinal Decompression
The evolution of technology has led to changes in force application, patient positioning, and the addition of passive restraint systems in the newer nonsurgical spinal decompression devices such as the DRX9000™. Investigators have reported early success with the DRX9000™ system based on objective radiologic observations of intervertebral disk height or measured bulging.
Studies of New Spinal Decompression Systems
Several new devices use computer-controlled motorized spinal decompression to treat LBP, including the DRX9000™, the Antalgic-Trak, and the SpineMED Decompression Table. Currently, no clinical outcome data are available for the Antalgic-Trak and SpineMED systems, nor has any recent literature shown success with the older systems, such as the VAX-D.
A mansucript in press reports data from a recent retrospective study of 94 outpatients with discogenic LBP lasting for more than 12 weeks. The review demonstrated decreased symptoms following DRX9000™ spinal decompression therapy. 40 The patients were randomly selected from 4 clinics, and patients underwent motorized spinal decompression with the DRX9000™ for 8 week s (mean).
The initial mean NRS score of 6.05 (standard deviation [SD], 2.3) at presentation decreased significantly to 0.89 (SD, 1.15; P<0.0001) after completion of DRX9000™ treatment protocol. Analgesic use also decreased, and ADLs improved. At followup, patients reported a mean rate of LBP reduction of 90% (SD, 1.15), and a satisfaction score of 8.55 on a scale ranging from 0 to 10 (median, 9).
A pilot study was completed and presented at the 2007 annual meeting of the AAPM. 26 The study was a prospective, multicenter, nonrandomized Phase II clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Axiom Worldwide DRX9000™ for the active treatment of chronic LBP with a standardized clinical research multimodal protocol. Eighteen patients with chronic LBP for more than 3 months underwent a series of 20 DRX9000 treatments (28 minutes each) for 6 weeks in which 5 sessions in the first 2 weeks were tapered to 1 session the last week. The multimodal treatment protocol included ice after the DRX9000 sessions, lumbar stretching exercises, and adjunct analgesics as required. Assessments of pain, analgesic use, functionality, satisfaction, ADLs, and safety were collected through examinations, questionnaires, and patient diaries. The average daily LBP score fell from 6.4 to 3.1 (P<0.01) after 2 weeks of treatment and was reduced to 0.8 (scale 0-10) after the completion of all treatments at 6 weeks (P<0.001). In addition to significant reduction in LBP, the patients noted an improvement in function as measured by a decrease in the average Oswestry Disability Index score from 23.7 to 5.5 at the end of therapy.
In this pilot study, the DRX9000™ showed promise in treating chronic LBP arising from multiple causes. Although it is unlikely that improvements of this magnitude are a placebo effect in patients with chronic LBP lasting on average 526 weeks and with failed multiple previous therapeutic interventions, a larger DRX9000™ trial with 1-year patient follow-up is under way, and a randomized blinded or sham-treatment study is scheduled to follow the larger trial. Additional longerterm outcome data must also be collected from DRX9000™treated patients to determine the long-term benefits, and comparative outcome trials need to be performed to document the potential value of the DRX9000™ nonsurgical spinal decompression system in the routine treatment of chronic LBP. The efficacy of the DRX9000™, in both the short and long term, needs to be compared with that of other therapies currently in widespread clinical use by using a set of standardized and validated multiple outcome variables, as were used in the pilot study.
An abstract presented at the 2006 World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, reported results from a recent study that compared the efficacy of spinal decompression with the DRX3000 (the international version of the DRX9000™) with that of traction in treating lumbosacral disk herniation. 41 In the study, 65% of patients treated with the DRX3000 achieved a decrease of more than 50% in their Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score, 25% achieved a decrease of more than 80%, and 10% a decrease of more than 30%. These results were in contrast to those of the patients treated with conventional traction, 60% of whom achieved at least a 30% decrease in their VAS score and 30% of whom achieved no decrease or a decline in pain of less than 30%. The DRX9000™ has been studied extensively outside the United States (Table).
Conclusion
The DRX9000™ computerized nonsurgical spinal decompression systems were designed to provide maximum patient benefits with the use of a noninvasive approach that may help minimize health care resources and offer a potentially optimal therapeutic approach to the treatment of LBP. Well-designed long-term trials are being conducted to further validate its use.
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...
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
Advances in Biotechnology Improve Clinical Outcomes for Spinal Decompression
Treatment of L5/S1 Extruded Disc Herniation with DRX9000
DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Testimonials:
The doctors and staff here are absolutely fantastic!
-- Eduardo P. – Long Beach, CA
I lived in fear of being permanently disabled…I was in pain all of the time – day and night. It's so exciting to have my life back!!!
-- Nancy L. – Irvine, CA
I had this problem for 30 years. After completing DRX9000 treatment I am completely pain-free with none of the previous symptoms. I can do any physical activity and have no discomfort whatsoever.
-- Richard A. – Irvine, CA
All of my symptoms and limitations were improved by 95%.
-- Diane F. – Irvine, CA
It is amazing! ...[T]he extreme pain that I was feeling is almost completely gone! I can’t believe how good I feel!
-- Alan M. – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
When I first visited your office I had so much pain I couldn’t stand up straight and could walk only a few steps at a time…Now I am pain free, out riding my bike and playing golf again. I still can hardly believe it! You have given me my life back!
-- Dale H. – Austin, TX
Prior to DRX9000 Spinal Decompression treatment I could not walk! The pain in my lower back was very extreme and I could hardly take a step.
...I am totally rehabilitated. I have returned to working out at the gym and have even started yoga.
-- Truman P. – Irvine, CA
Thank you so much for helping me to recover from this back problem. I really am starting to feel like myself again after almost 3 years of dealing with all of the pain and stress. I sure am glad I didn't opt for surgery.
-- Nancy L. – Irvine, CA
Before Spinal Decompression I suffered from 3 herniated discs and 2 degenerated discs...I have my life and lifestyle back because of the treatments.
The office is extremely friendly…The doctors are extremely caring.
-- Argyle W. – Anaheim, CA
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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