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Tag: DDD

  • Stem Cell Augmentation and Degenerative Disc Disease

    Stem Cell Augmentation and Degenerative Disc Disease

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    Dr. Douglas Beall explains the use of mesoblastic progenitor cells (MPC) to treat degenerative disc disease. He explains how MPCs are processed and injected into the disc and discusses the results for a phase II trial that used these MPCs for pain reduction and improved function for up to three years. He also discusses the successful VAST trial and the complex biochemical assays that were used.

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  • Concepts and Diagnosis of Discogenic Pain

    Concepts and Diagnosis of Discogenic Pain

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on November 2, 2018

    Dr. Andre Mansano gives a slide presentation on discogenic pain that begins with a brief anatomical review of the disc and mechanisms of degenerative disc disease (DDD). After reviewing several studies, he discusses how there is no absolute standard to diagnose DDD. Dr. Mansano then explains how to perform a provocative discography using fluoroscopic views. He explains the importance of measuring the pressure of the injection and how a discoblock can be an alternative to diagnose DDD.

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  • Challenges in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain

    Challenges in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain

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    Dr. Sudhir Diwan discusses the ongoing struggle in which physicians have in properly diagnosing low back pain. He goes over several statistics showing the true disconnect with diagnoses and true cause of low back pain. He explains the pathophysiology of degenerative disc disease (DDD) and related discogenic pain. He also discusses facet and SI pain and treatments.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]

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