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What is spineCATH IDET therapy

SpineCATH IDET therapy

This surgical therapy is for patients whose disc is a primary source of back pain. It is a minimally invasive treatment in which the physician applies controlled levels of thermal energy to a broad section of the affected disc wall.

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4/10/2007 6:01:53 PM
Diane said:

I am trying to get my insurance company to pre-certify this procedure. I would rather try IDET than have a spinal fusion of my lumbar spine.

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