If you are like most back pain sufferers, you are willing to try anything to get your pain-free life back. However, not all treatment options are the same. Currently, the traditional treatments for repairing a damaged or torn spinal disc leave patients with a host of side effects, without consistently providing relief.<\/p>\n
Recognizing the need for a real alternative to invasive spinal fusions and discectomies Dr. Bonnabesse felt that he needed to provide a solution that is minimally-invasive and effectively treats long term chronic back pain. The Discseel\u00ae Procedure does exactly that. This revolutionary and minimally-invasive procedure uses an FDA-approved, 100% natural biologic called Fibrin. The Fibrin is injected into the disc, which seals the tears and allows for natural healing to occur. When Fibrin is used in combination with PRP, the disc is not only sealed, but promotes healing. That is why Dr. Bonnabesse offers the Discseel\u00ae Procedure as a true alternative to spinal fusions at his office in Plattsburgh, NY.<\/p>\n
Invented by Dr. Kevin Pauza, MD, the Discseel\u00ae Procedure actually restores the spinal discs by repairing the tears in the discs, something that spine surgeries, spinal fusions and discectomies can\u2019t accomplish. Fibrin was first approved by the FDA to assist in facial reconstruction surgery, for splenic repair following blunt trauma, and to control cardiac bleeding. Recognizing Fibrin\u2019s ability to effectively repair tissue that cannot be sutured or ligatured, Dr. Pauza began developing the Discseel\u00ae Procedure.<\/p>\n
Surgeons have attempted to suture tears in the discs of the spine without success. Overcoming this challenge with the Discseel\u00ae Procedure has led to advancements in the way Dr. Bonnabesse treats chronic back pain issues. Often the source of chronic pain in the back is the result of \u201cgel\u201d inside the annulus fibrosus leaking out of the torn disc, causing the loss of hydration and height of the disc which leads to degeneration. This leaking gel also inflames the nerves in the surrounding tissue, causing pain. Using Fibrin as part of the Discseel\u00ae Procedure not only seals the torn disc, but it also allows an individual\u2019s body to replenish the lost cells in the annulus with new cells. The result is the restoration of the degenerated disc to a healthy state.<\/p>\n
Essentially Dr. Bonnabesse\u2019s goal is to heal the damaged discs by sealing the disc with Fibrin and instigating healthy growth of new disc tissue.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n
For over 100 years, physicians have been performing spinal fusions on their patients. Although medicine has advanced significantly in the last 100 years, spinal fusions are still performed using hardware that is permanently screwed into the spine. When a patient has a portion of their spine fused, they experience permanent limitations to their mobility and flexibility. These permanent changes, coupled with the significantly high failure rate, and need for patients to manage lingering pain with opioid pain medication beg the question: Why are physicians still performing invasive spinal fusions?<\/p>\n
The answer is simple. An average spinal fusion patient typically has multiple procedures and a lifetime of follow-up, which can add up to over $250,000 in insurance payouts during the patient\u2019s lifetime. The poor outcomes and long term side effects are what led to the creation of the Discseel\u00ae Procedure. To better understand how the two procedures compare here are some facts to consider:<\/p>\n