Benefits of Lumbar Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®
Facet joint arthritis causes pain and stiffness in the back. Before lumbar Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® existed, there was no cure for facetogenic pain and stiffness in the lower back.
Now there is a simple 10-minute minimally invasive procedure developed by Deuk Spine Institute to eliminate pain and restore normal movement to the lower back.
- Same-Day Discharge
- 99% Pain Relief
- 24-Hour Recovery
4mm
Minimally Invasive Incision
30 Min
Outpatient Procedure
Next Day
Return to Normal Activity
No
Opioid Painkillers Prescribed
What Is Lumbar Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®?
The ultimate goal of rhizotomy is permanent elimination of pain from the arthritic facet joint while preserving motion. To achieve this goal, the sensory nerves to the painful joint must be transected (cut) and not allowed to “grow” back to the joint. Standard RFA will not accomplish either of these goals as RFA has no way to physically cut the pain nerves nor does RFA stop the nerves from growing back. Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® was developed at Deuk Spine Institute as the first of its kind, a permanent solution to painful joints made possible by transecting the pain nerves at the joint and preventing them from reattaching.
Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® uses powerful electrical energy to generate plasma (energized electron vapor) at the tip of the Deuk Plasma Wand® which in turn permanently destroys the sensory nerves to painful joints. The result is a joint that moves without pain. Overall, a major benefit in joint pain relief through a minimally invasive procedure with an immediate recovery. Lower back motion can be functionally restored without arthritis pain.
Patient Experience
Over 2750+ patients have experienced lasting relief with Deuk Laser Disc Repair® — 95% success rate, no complications, and most are pain-free by the next morning.
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Watch Dr. Deukmedjian perform lumbar Deuk Laser Disc Repair® live — a 30-minute, minimally invasive procedure that eliminates chronic neck pain through a band-aid incision.
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Why Choose Lumbar DPR
Benefits of Lumbar Spine Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®
Minimally Invasive & Safe
Only a 4-mm incision with minimal blood loss. Performed under twilight sedation as a 30-minute outpatient procedure with no hospital stay. Minimal risk of complications, low cost, and no need for joint replacement or spinal fusion.
Permanent Results & Motion Preservation
Unlike RFA/Radio Frequency Ablation, DPR delivers permanent pain relief. Joint mobility is fully maintained by eliminating the need for repeated injections, unnecessary treatments, or invasive surgeries that do not last.
Fast Recovery, No Opioids
Resume normal activity the following day. No prescribed opioid painkillers post-op discomfort is minimal. Most patients take a single Tylenol the night of surgery. Save time and money by avoiding treatments that do not work.
Diagnoses We Treat
Best Treatment for the Following Diagnoses
Lumbar Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® is the most effective treatment option for facet-related lower back pain across a wide spectrum of diagnoses.
Facet Joint Arthritis & Injury
Facet joint arthritis, facet joint arthropathy, facet joint hypertrophy, facet joint injury, and facetogenic pain are all ideal candidates for Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®.
Facet Joint Disease
Facet adjacent segment disease, facet subluxation, and facet joint inflammation that cause lower back pain often respond very well to a permanent denervation technique.
Chronic Lower Back Pain & Stiffness
Lower back pain and stiffness specifically caused by facet joint arthritis especially cases that have not responded to injections, RFA, or conservative care.
Ready to Find Out What's Causing Your Pain?
Upload your latest MRI for a free review and consultation with Dr. Ara Deukmedjian. Most patients receive a precise diagnosis within 48 hours — often for the first time — along with a clear treatment recommendation. No cost. No obligation.
11 Key Benefits
Why Patients Choose Lumbar Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®
From long-lasting lumbar facet joint pain relief to opioid-free, same-day recovery, Lumbar Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® offers advantages that traditional lumbar facet treatments simply can’t match. Explore each benefit below.
Schedule Your Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® for the Facet Joint
Submit your information for a Free MRI Review to find out if you are a candidate for Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®. Our team will review your MRI and contact you to discuss your options.
Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® is only available at Deuk Spine Institute 7955 Spyglass Hill Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940.
Permanent lower back pain relief is possible. Take the first step today.