Can you seal a herniated disc?

A new two-step technique to repair herniated discs uses hyaluronic acid gel to re-inflate the disc and collagen gel to seal the hole, essentially repairing ruptured discs like you’d repair a flat tire. After a rupture, a jelly-like material leaks out of a herniated disc, causing inflammation and pain.

How do you treat a leaky disc?

The usual treatment for disc herniation is minimally-invasive surgery or major (hospital-based) surgery. Study findings published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques revealed that minimally-invasive surgery to perform lumbar interbody fusion for moderate-to-severe disc herniation is appropriate.

Is the Discseel procedure covered by insurance?

Is the Discseel® Procedure covered by Insurance? The Discseel® Procedure is not currently covered by insurance.

Is Discseel procedure FDA approved?

The Discseel® Procedure is a revolutionary, minimally-invasive procedure to treat chronic back pain resulting from damaged or torn spinal discs. An FDA-approved, 100% natural biologic called Fibrin is injected into the disc, which seals the tears and stimulates the body to begin healing.

Will my herniated disc ever get better?

Usually a herniated disc will heal on its own over time. Be patient, and keep following your treatment plan. If your symptoms don’t get better in a few months, you may want to talk to your doctor about surgery.

Can a leaky disc heal?

When the outer layer of a spinal disc tears from normal wear and tear or injury, it’s known as an annular tear. An annular tear can heal on its own, or it can progress into a herniation or bulge.

Is Discseel safe?

This biologic, injected into lumbar and cervical discs during the Discseel® procedure, proves more safe compared to spine fusion surgery. Research confirms spine fusions don’t reliably provide relief without exposing patients to known adverse events.

What percentage of herniated discs heal?

The good news is that in most cases — 90% of the time — pain caused by a herniated disc will go away on its own within six months. Initially, your doctor will likely recommend that you take an over-the-counter pain reliever and limit activities that cause pain or discomfort.