Disc Tear

Annular Disc Tear

As you age, your body undergoes many changes, including gradual deterioration of your spine’s various structures. One of the most notable changes is an annular disc tear, which can occur in your intervertebral discs. Disc tears are part of the degenerative disc disease cascade.

They can occur naturally or because of a traumatic impact on the disc from repetitive exercises, lifting or for example an auto accident. When you experience a disc tear, this can lead to extremely painful symptoms and back pain.

If you’re looking for doctors who treat these annular disc tears in Arizona, look no further than Desert Institute for Spine Care. We are leaders in minimally invasive spine care, treating the source of your painful symptoms.

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Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Disc Tear in Arizona

The orthopedic surgeons at DISC offer a full range of innovative treatments. When dealing with a disc tear, our doctors always recommend least invasive options first based on your unique condition. Many annular tears can improve and heal over time with non-surgical interventions, such as:

• Exercises or physical therapy to strengthen and stabilize the affected area around the disc
• Pain medication and anti-inflammatories
• Ice or heat therapy to help increase blood flow to the damaged area
• Therapeutic injections

If conservative treatment methods fail to address your pain after six to eight weeks, we may recommend minimally invasive disc tear surgery. We specialize in endoscopic spine surgery, designed to safely remove herniated disc material to ensure a fast and effective recovery. If the disc tear has developed into a severe disc herniation, we may recommend artificial disc replacement.

The team at DISC is here to walk you through the surgery process, ensuring you understand everything ahead of time so you can make a fully informed decision. We want to partner with you to provide the best possible care.

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