What is Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty (IDET)?
Occasionally the intervetebral discs in our low backs can be the cause of our pain syndromes. These painful discs can be bulging or have tears and cracks. The IDET procedure is a way to treat these tears and to deactivate the small pain nerves that have begun to grow into the disc. The procedure takes about 30 minutes to perform and you will work with a Physical Therapist after the procedure to optimize your recovery, strengthen the muscles that support your spine, and learn exercises to maintain a healthy back.
