Benefits of SI Joint Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®
Sacroiliac joint injuries are the third most common cause of chronic lower back pain. In 3% of patients, the main source of chronic lower back pain is the sacroiliac joint.
Chronic sacroiliac joint pain is caused by injuries to the sacroiliac joint, capsule, surrounding tendons and ligaments. Arthritis inflammation of the sacroiliac joint causes overactive nociceptive nerve fibers to send pain signals up to the brain, interpreted as lower back pain.
- 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
How Sacroiliac Joint Pain Leads to Stiffness and Disability
Sacroiliac pain is made worse with activity because movement of the sacroiliac joint causes more inflammation in the sacroiliac joint. Sacroiliac pain itself is a common cause of inactivity and disability among patients with arthritis of the sacroiliac joint. Since sacroiliac pain is made worse with normal movement of the sacroiliac joint, most patients begin to self-limit their activity level to avoid aggravating their sacroiliac pain, a phenomenon known as “fear-avoidance behavior”. Over time the sacroiliac joint stiffens and loses its flexibility because of disuse. It is important to maintain normal activity levels and sacroiliac joint range of motion to avoid permanent disability. Eliminating sacroiliac joint pain can help achieve this goal.
The Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy® Difference
The ultimate goal of rhizotomy is permanent elimination of pain from the arthritic 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 nerve 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.
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Patient Experience
Over 2,750 patients have experienced lasting relief with Cervical Deuk Laser Disc Repair® — 95% success rate, no complications, and most are pain-free by the next morning.
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Benefits of Sacroiliac Joint Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®
- Minimally invasive 4-mm incisions
- No or minimal blood loss
- Outpatient 30-minute procedure
- Twilight sedation
- Resume normal activity following day
- Permanent results typically
- No prescribed painkillers
- Fast recovery
- Minimal risk of complications
- Eliminates unnecessary treatments such as injections and invasive surgery
- Avoid sacroiliac joint fusion surgery
- Low cost
- Joint mobility is maintained
- Good for patients with osteoporosis to avoid fusion
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7 Key Benefits
Why Patients Choose Cervical Deuk Laser Disc Repair®
From permanent pain relief to bloodless outpatient surgery, Deuk Laser Disc Repair® offers advantages no other cervical spine procedure can match. Explore each benefit below.
Find Out If You're a Candidate
To find out if you are a good candidate for Sacroiliac Joint Deuk Plasma Rhizotomy®, complete our Free MRI Review. Our team will carefully evaluate your imaging and contact you with a personalized treatment recommendation.
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