Thoracic Spine Pain Treatment

Why Patients Choose Deuk Spine Institute

Our proprietary minimally invasive procedures are not available at other spine centers. Founded by board-certified neurosurgeon Dr. Ara Deukmedjian with over 30 years of experience, we've successfully treated over 250,000 patients since 2004 using motion-preserving technology. No spinal fusion required. With a 0.01% complication rate and 0% infection rate compared to traditional surgery's 5-50%+ complications, our patients report an average of 99% pain relief. Most procedures are performed outpatient with same-day discharge and next-day return to activities.

Thoracic Spine Discogenic Pain: The Primary Cause

What Is Discogenic Pain?

Injured spinal discs account for 85% of chronic thoracic spine pain. When disc material herniates through tears in the disc wall, your body responds with inflammation. This creates a cycle of pain, swelling, and nerve compression that radiates around the ribs.

Traditional treatments fail because they address symptoms rather than removing the inflammation source. Dr. Deukmedjian discovered that removing the herniated material lodged in the disc tear allows your body to heal naturally. This led to the development of Deuk Laser Disc Repair®.

Conditions We Treat

• Herniated discs
• Bulging discs
• Degenerative disc disease
• Disc protrusions and extrusions
• Spondylosis
• Intercostal neuralgia (rib pain)

Thoracic Deuk Laser Disc Repair®: Revolutionary Treatment

How It Works

Our proprietary procedure uses Holmium YAG laser technology to remove herniated disc material causing inflammation, debride inflamed tissue, and shrink the tear to accelerate healing. The procedure takes approximately 20 minutes per disc through an incision smaller than a dime (4mm-7mm).

Why It's Superior to Traditional Surgery

Deuk Laser Disc Repair®:

• Outpatient with local anesthesia
• 4mm-7mm incisions
• Motion-preserving (no fusion)
• Same-day discharge
• 24-hour recovery
• 0.01% complication rate
• 99% average pain relief

Traditional Spine Surgery:

• General anesthesia and hospitalization
• Large incisions requiring months of recovery
• Often requires spinal fusion
• 5-50%+ complication rates
• Risk of adjacent segment disease

Proven Results

With over 2,732 procedures performed, thoracic Deuk Laser Disc Repair® patients report 99% pain relief one year after surgery. Results are peer-reviewed and published. Most patients experience immediate relief, with disc healing continuing for 9-12 months. 

Take the First Step Toward Lasting Thoracic Spine Pain Relief

Deuk Spine Institute specializes in accurately diagnosing the exact source of your thoracic spine pain. Dr. Ara Deukmedjian personally evaluates every MRI (over 3,000 completed).

Our Free MRI Review includes a videoconference where our spine specialist will virtually examine you and identify your specific "pain generators"—the exact discs, facet joints, or nerves causing your pain. Discover if you're a candidate for our proprietary procedures with 0.01% complication rates and 99% average pain relief. Most major insurance plans accepted.