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Thoracic DPR patient stories in their own words

Hear patients describe their experience with Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® for thoracic spine pain. Their accounts can help you prepare questions for a medical review.

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Patient experiences are individual and do not predict another person’s result.

Recorded patient accountsListen directly to patients on video.
Thoracic spine focusStories selected for mid-back pain and DPR.
A clearer next conversationUse the stories to prepare questions for your review.
Illustration of a human spine highlighting the thoracic region
Thoracic DPR treats mid-back facet joint pain and thoracic spine arthritis.
Clinical context

Understand the treatment behind each story

Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® is an outpatient procedure for pain from arthritic facet joints. A medical review determines the cause of thoracic pain and whether DPR may fit a patient’s diagnosis.

Treatment detailsRead about thoracic DPRReview the procedure, candidacy, and recovery information. Condition guideLearn about thoracic spine painReview common causes and available treatment paths.
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Questions worth asking after you watch

A patient story can help you identify concerns. Your diagnosis and medical history determine which treatment options a clinician may discuss with you.

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What is the confirmed source of my thoracic pain?

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Does my diagnosis involve a thoracic facet joint?

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What treatment alternatives apply to my diagnosis?

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What risks, limits, and recovery details should I consider?

Keep learning

Articles about thoracic and mid-back pain

Dr. Deuk explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment options behind thoracic spine pain in plain language.

14 Causes of Thoracic Spine Pain You Shouldn't Ignore
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14 Causes of Thoracic Spine Pain You Shouldn't Ignore

Mid-back pain is often mistaken for muscle strain or a cardiac condition. Dr. Deuk covers 14 real causes.

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Middle Back Pain Explained: Common Causes, Symptoms, Relief, and Warning Signs
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Middle Back Pain Explained: Common Causes, Symptoms, Relief, and Warning Signs

Common causes, symptoms, relief options, and warning signs of middle back pain.

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Upper Back Pain: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
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Upper Back Pain: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Common symptoms, causes, and treatment options, plus when to seek medical attention.

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T1-T2 Herniated Disc: The Symptoms Hiding Just Below Your Cervical MRI
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T1-T2 Herniated Disc: The Symptoms Hiding Just Below Your Cervical MRI

Symptoms that can come from the T1-T2 disc, just below the cervical spine.

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Facet Joint Pain Explained: The Cause of Up to 45% of Chronic Back Pain
Facet joints

Facet Joint Pain Explained: The Cause of Up to 45% of Chronic Back Pain

Why facet joint pain can return after injections and RFA, and how Dr. Deuk treats it.

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Spine Anatomy: A Complete Guide to the Parts, Sections, and Functions of Your Spine
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Spine Anatomy: A Complete Guide to the Parts, Sections, and Functions of Your Spine

The five sections, 33 vertebrae, discs, and spinal cord explained simply.

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