Can surgery help degenerative lumbar disease?

Surgical treatment is an option in cases of severe, debilitating lumbar degenerative disc disease, and is usually only recommended after at least 6 months of nonsurgical treatment. Most cases of degenerative disc disease can be managed using nonsurgical methods, and do not require surgery for effective pain relief.

Do you need surgery if you have degenerative disc disease?

If back or neck pain caused by degenerative disc disease doesn’t respond to medication or therapeutic injections, NYU Langone doctors may recommend a surgical procedure. Surgeons may remove some or all of a damaged disc, take pressure off a pinched nerve, or eliminate movement between the bones of the spine.

Can degenerative disc disease be cured with surgery?

Surgery to address degenerative disc disease is usually only recommended if pain is severe and nonsurgical treatments, such as pain medications and physical therapy, are ineffective.

Are there any new treatments for degenerative disc disease?

Cell Therapy Receives Fast Track Status for Degenerative Disc Disease. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for IDCT (DiscGenics, Inc.), an investigational cell therapy for the reduction in pain and disability associated with degenerative disc disease (DDD).

What is the best treatment for severe degenerative disc disease?

Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Options

• Pain control focuses on reducing pain from the damaged disc and helping you return to your daily activities.
• Physical therapy can help stretch and strengthen the right muscles to help the back heal and reduce the frequency of painful flare-ups.

Can a deteriorating disc be fixed?

Once a disc has degenerated, the degenerative process cannot be reversed. Instead of trying to rehabilitate the disc itself, treatment focuses on improving the health of surrounding structures, such as the spinal nerves, vertebral bones and joints, and supporting muscles and ligaments.

What can be done for lumbar degenerative disc disease?

Common Lumbar DDD Treatments

• Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications.
• Prescription pain medications.
• Heat and ice.
• Manual manipulation.
• Massage therapy.
• Epidural steroid injections (ESIs).

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