VIA Disc NP Non Surgical Back Pain Relief Fix IVD Degenerated Intervertebral Discs Jupiter Island Port St. Lucie Ft Fort Pierce Vero Beach US Virgin Islands FL

VIA Disc NP is a non-surgical off-the-shelf, processed human nucleus pulposus (NP) allograft intended to supplement degenerated intervertebral discs (IVDs).

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT DURING THE PROCEDURE?

The VIA Disc NP procedure is performed under strict sterile conditions.

The VIA Disc NP procedure can be performed under local anesthesia or moderate sedation may be recommended by your physician. A procedure involving your pain generating intervertebral disc can be painful.

During the procedure, your physician will use fluoroscopy (a computer tomography scan that continues to take images during the procedure so that the physician can see where the needle is going). Your physician will insert a needle through the skin and muscle into the center of the intervertebral disc. VIA Disc NP will slowly be delivered into the center of the intervertebral disc.

WHAT IS DISC DEGENERATION?

Degenerated discs are characterized by decreased disc height, loss of water content and loss of nutrient content.

These functional biomechanical alterations present as cracks and fissures within your disc. Altogether, the structural changes in the degenerated disc strain the nerves, put focal pressure on the spine, and ultimately cause pain.

VIA Disc NP Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIA Disc NP?
VIA Disc NP is a non-surgical, injectable treatment designed to address degenerative disc disease (DDD). It uses biologic material to supplement and restore the disc’s natural nucleus pulposus, aiming to reduce pain and improve function.

Am I a candidate for VIA Disc NP?
If you suffer from chronic low back pain due to degenerative disc disease, you may be a candidate for VIA Disc NP. Dr. Lenard offers a free initial consultation to determine if this procedure is right for you.

Is the procedure painful?
The procedure is typically well-tolerated and is performed under local anesthesia or moderate sedation, depending on your needs. Most patients report minimal discomfort during the injection.

Where is the procedure performed?
VIA Disc NP is a sterile, outpatient procedure performed at an accredited surgical facility. You’ll be able to go home the same day.

What is the recovery time?
Recovery times vary by patient, but most individuals return to their baseline activity within 2–3 days after the procedure. Dr. Lenard will provide specific post-procedure guidelines tailored to your situation.

How long does the procedure take?
The injection itself typically takes less than 30 minutes. You should plan on being at the surgical center for about 1–2 hours total to allow for preparation and observation afterward.

Are there risks or side effects?
As with any medical procedure, there are potential risks, including infection or temporary increase in discomfort. However, VIA Disc NP is considered a safe and minimally invasive alternative to surgery for appropriate patients.

How do I schedule my free consultation?
You can call Dr. Lenard’s office at 561-836-7248. Our team will be happy to assist you.

Spine Surgery Procedures

Here are a few of the spinal surgeries and cutting-edge techniques Dr. Lenard uses:

Cervical Laminoplasty

Cervical Laminoplasty is the reshaping and repositioning of bones to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves in the cervical spine (neck). It is commonly performed to treat spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal). Read More

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

An anterior lumbar interbody fusion is removing of disc or bone material from between two adjacent lumbar (lower back) vertebrae. The space is then bridged with a bone or metal spacer. It is can be performed as an open surgery or using minimally invasive techniques. Read More

Lumbar Laminectomy

A lumbar laminectomy is a procedure in which bone is removed from the lower spine. It relieves pressure on the spinal nerve. It is performed to treat pain from pressure on the nerve from lumbar stenosis. Read More

PLIF and TLIF

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion are two types of spinal fusion procedures that mend the spinal bones together. Both of these procedures are used through an incision in the posterior (back) and are minimally invasive. Read More

Balloon Kyphoplasty

A balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat vertebral compression fractures (VCF). These fractures are often painful and limit spine mobility, and are commonly caused by osteoporosis, spinal tumors, or traumatic injury. In kyphoplasty, small incisions are made in the back and tiny balloons are inflated next to the fracture in order to push the bones back into place. The bone is then cemented in place in order to strengthen it and to stabilize the fracture. Read More

Microdiscectomy

Microdiscectomy, which is also referred to as microlumbar discectomy (MLD), is a procedure performed to relieve pain for patients with a herniated disc. The cause of the pain is the soft gel in the center of the disc leaking out and putting pressure on a nerve root. MLD consists of a minimally invasive removal of the herniated portion of the disc (the jelly) and any broken disc fragments. It is one of the most common surgeries performed by spinal surgeons, if not the most common. Read More

Spinal Fusion Surgery

A spinal fusion is a procedure that involves placing bone graft material between adjacent vertebrae to promote bone growth that joins together, or “fuses” the two structures. The procedure can be performed using minimally invasive surgical techniques in some cases. Read More

XLIF

Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is an approach to spinal fusion in which the surgeon accesses the discs between vertebrae and fuses the lumbar (lower spine) using a surgical approach from the side of the body, rather than the front or back. Read More

Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy

A posterior cervical foraminotomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to relieve the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the cervical spine (neck). A posterior cervical foraminotomy enlarges the neural foramen around a pinched nerve. The neural foramen is the opening through which a nerve root exits the spine. Read More

Posterior Cervical Fusion

Posterior cervical fusion is a procedure that allows two or more vertebrae (bones) in the cervical spine (neck) to grow together into one solid bone. It is done through an incision in the back of the neck. A bone graft is attached to allow the vertebrae to fuse together. Read More

Cervical Laminectomy and Fusion

A cervical laminectomy and fusion is a procedure to make the spinal canal larger by removing the spinous process (bony projection on the back of a vertebra) and lamina (bony arch on either side of the spinous process). Read More

Stem Cell Therapy for Back Pain

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Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Spine Surgery

An anterior cervical corpectomy spine surgery and fusion is removal of vertebral bone and spinal disc material. It is performed in order to reduce pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerves in the cervical spine (neck). Spinal fusion is the placing of bone grafts between the vertebrae to promote bone growth. Read More

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

An anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is the most common procedure used to treat damaged cervical discs. It relieves pressure on the nerve roots or spinal cord by removing the ruptured disc. A bone graft is then placed in the space previously occupied by the disc. Read More

VIA Disc NP

VIA Disc NP is a non-surgical off-the-shelf, processed human nucleus pulposus (NP) allograft intended to supplement degenerated intervertebral discs (IVDs). Read More

VIA Disc NP Frequently Asked Questions

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