Percutaneous lumbar thermal annular procedures are minimally invasive spine treatments used to manage chronic discogenic low back pain caused by internal annular disruption. Internal annular disruption occurs when small tears in the outer layer of the intervertebral disc (annulus fibrosus) allow nerve fibers to grow inward, generating persistent pain.
Internal annular disruption accounts for approximately 25% of chronic low back pain cases. Diagnosis is typically confirmed with discography.
Percutaneous lumbar thermal annular procedures use controlled heat to treat damaged disc tissue. The goal is to reduce pain by modifying the annulus and targeting nerve fibers within the disc.
These procedures are minimally invasive and performed under imaging guidance.
Thermal energy can be delivered through:
Percutaneous lumbar thermal annular procedures are used to treat:
These procedures are considered when conservative treatments and epidural injections fail to provide adequate relief.
You may be a candidate if you meet the following criteria:
Careful patient selection is essential for optimal outcomes.
The procedure is performed in an outpatient setting under fluoroscopic (live X-ray) guidance.
It typically includes:
The procedure generally takes less than one hour.
Percutaneous Lumbar Thermal Annular Procedure is available at our Jersey City, NJ office at 100 Town Square Place, Suite 405. Serving patients from Hoboken, Bayonne, Weehawken, and surrounding Hudson County communities. Learn more about pain management in Jersey City.
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