Summary
A patient from Texas had spent years consulting nine different surgeons — neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons alike — all of whom recommended removing her discs and replacing them with artificial ones. After researching the risks of artificial disc replacement and refusing to accept that as her only option, she and her husband discovered Dr. Deukmedjian through a YouTube video in which he explained the problems with artificial discs and outlined better alternatives. She traveled to Deuk Spine Institute and underwent both the Deuk Laser Disc Repair® and the cervical Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® for her facet joints. Confirmed by diagnostic block. Less than 24 hours after her cervical Plasma Rhizotomy, she reported feeling great, noticed significantly improved posture without effort, took no pain medication, and described finding Dr. Deukmedjian as feeling like they had found God after years of suffering with no answers.
Transcript
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: Good morning. I’m Dr. Deukmedjian. I’m here with a patient who just underwent the cervical spine Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®. This was done yesterday, late morning, and you’re here less than 24 hours later. How are you feeling?
Patient: I’m feeling great. Feel awesome.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: It’s good to hear. Now, you traveled from Texas to come to Deuk Spine Institute because you had symptoms related to your facet joints. We confirmed the diagnosis with a block, and then you decided to move forward with the Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®. Where we go in using a wand called the Deuk Plasma Wand and we destroy the pain nerves that are innervating the facet joints. How do you feel? Have your symptoms improved?
Patient: Yeah, they improved a lot. I can feel that my posture is a lot better than before. I can stay straight without any effort. My symptoms I still have some residual symptoms, but most of them are gone. And you know, the doctor explained that they’re going to go away. I haven’t felt like this in a long time in years.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: Are you taking pain medicine since your surgery?
Patient: I haven’t taken any pain medicine, although I got some just in case, but it was not needed.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: Yeah, the procedure is so mild that you don’t need pain medicine afterwards.
Patient: Correct. Correct.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: Had you looked at other options for your spine besides Deuk Spine Institute?
Patient: Yes. Before I found Dr. Deuk, we investigated for years. We’ve been to nine surgeons; neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. Everyone was telling me that I need to pull out the discs and put artificial ones in. My husband and I did our research and realized those come with a lot of problems. We refused to do that, although I was still in pain for a long time. Slowly, at some point, we found a YouTube video with Dr. Deuk where he explained the problems with the artificial discs, because we were also looking for information on artificial discs. And then we found out that he has different other methods, including the disc repair surgery, which I also did. I felt awesome after it. We felt like.. you know… we found God, really. After all these doctors and nobody could help me, no pain medicine would help me. I can’t express my appreciation for Dr. Deuk, and I hope he’s going to take good care of himself and that he can teach other doctors his techniques.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. Yes, my son Arias is going to become a neurosurgeon. He’ll carry on what I’m doing.
Patient: Oh, I’m so happy to hear that. I feel God has worked in my life and in his life to help people. We’re really very happy about it.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: Anything else you want to tell your fans out there?
Patient: Oh, I know it’s very hard, but if you see this video, give Dr. Deuk and his clinic a call. He’s offering a free MRI review to let you know what would be the best procedure. Just try it. It’s really worth it.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: You did it, and you were brave. You came back and got it done, and I’m so happy that you’re doing well.
Patient: Oh, I love you, Dr. Deuk.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: You’re welcome. My pleasure. Safe travels.
Patient: Thank you. All right.
Deuk Laser Disc Repair® & Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®
This patient underwent both the Deuk Laser Disc Repair® and the Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® for the cervical spine at Deuk Spine Institute. Treating herniated discs and facet joint pain as separate, precisely diagnosed sources of her chronic neck symptoms. The cervical Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® uses the proprietary Deuk Plasma Wand to permanently destroy the pain nerves innervating the damaged facet joints. Confirmed first by diagnostic nerve block with no disc removal, no artificial disc implants, no hospitalization, and no narcotic pain medication required post-procedure. After nine surgeons recommended artificial disc replacement; a procedure associated with significant long-term risks. This patient found a safer, permanent alternative at Deuk Spine Institute. Patients worldwide can begin with a complimentary free MRI review and virtual consultation with Dr. Deukmedjian to determine the precise source of their pain and the most appropriate minimally invasive treatment.