VIA Disc NP: A Non-Surgical Treatment Option for Disc Herniation
For some patients with disc degeneration and tissue loss, VIA Disc NP may provide a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment option designed to support the natural cushioning function of the intervertebral disc.
What is VIA Disc NP?
VIA Disc NP is a nucleus pulposus (NP) allograft intended to supplement tissue loss within a degenerated intervertebral disc and support the disc’s cushioning function.
VIA Disc NP is delivered through a small instrument, making the procedure minimally invasive. It is designed for patients who have experienced tissue loss within their lumbar intervertebral discs.
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VIA Disc NP Key Features
Minimally Invasive Procedure: VIA Disc NP is delivered through a small instrument.
Ready-to-Use Allograft: VIA Disc NP is an allogeneic graft designed for ease of use during the procedure.
Supports the Disc: Testing of nucleus pulposus tissue has demonstrated an ability to absorb water similar to original nucleus pulposus tissue. The transplanted tissue may help support the biomechanical function of the supplemented disc.
Controlled Allograft Preparation: A proprietary container allows for consistent mixing in a fully closed system to help reduce contamination risk.
HOW VIA DISC NP® WORKS
1. Disc Degeneration
Age-related wear and tear can cause an intervertebral disc to lose hydration and begin to degenerate. As the disc loses water and nutrients, it can also lose height and cushioning function.
2. VIA Disc NP Delivery
VIA Disc NP is delivered into the degenerated intervertebral disc through a small instrument. Fluoroscopy imaging is used to help guide the instrument into the targeted disc.
3. Supporting the Disc
After delivery, VIA Disc NP is intended to supplement tissue loss and support the natural cushioning function of the degenerated intervertebral disc.
How Does the VIA Disc NP Procedure Work?
The VIA Disc NP procedure is intended for patients who have experienced tissue loss within their lumbar intervertebral discs. During the procedure, fluoroscopy imaging helps guide a small instrument through Kambin’s safe triangle and into the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc.
The VIA Disc NP allograft is then delivered into the targeted disc to supplement tissue loss and support the cushioning function of the disc.
The procedure is minimally invasive and is performed without traditional open spine surgery.
Disc Degeneration
Disc degeneration typically begins within the nucleus pulposus (NP). Over time, the nucleus pulposus can lose its ability to absorb water and nutrients, which may contribute to decreased disc height and degeneration.
Degenerated discs are commonly associated with decreased disc height, reduced water content, and reduced nutrient content.
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Learn whether VIA Disc NP may be an appropriate non-surgical treatment option for your disc condition.