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PSS Injury Center is the Georgia VAX-D Treatment Provider for North Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, East Cobb, Perimeter & Dunwoody
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Vax-D Patient Set-up By Certified Technician
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VAX-D ®, The Non-Surgical Alternative The effectiveness of the VAX-D ® Treatment has been the subject of published clinical studies which highlight the following benefits that can be achieved thru VAX-D in the majority of patients:
* Earl E. Gose, William K. Naguszewski and Robert K. Naguszewski, "Vertebral axial decompression therapy for pain associated with herniated or degenerated discs or facet syndrome: An outcome study" University of Illinois at Chicago, published in The Journal of Neurological Research, Volume 20, April 1998 Click here to ask the PSS Injury Center Physicians a question about VAX-D® Click here for a free VAX-D® Consultation
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WHAT IS VAX-D ®? Vertebral Axial Decompression (VAX-D ®) is a non-surgical procedure developed for the treatment of painful and disabling low back disorders caused by disc herniations (subligamentous and extruded), degenerative disc disease, sciatica and posterior facet arthrosis. VAX-D ® is designed to relieve pressure on structures that cause low back pain. The VAX-D ® procedure relieves the pressure by achieving decompression of intervertebral discs and facet joints scientifically managed by a programmable logic controller.
Treatment
with VAX-D ®
Each VAX-D ® session begins by fitting the patient with a patented pelvic harness designed to achieve optimal decompression of the lumbar spine. The patient lies fully dressed on the VAX-D ® device and is properly positioned by a Certified VAX-D ® Technician to maximize comfort and safety. The controls and settings are adjusted in accordance with the individual patient's treatment plan, and the procedure commences. The VAX-D ® device then applies precisely controlled tension along the axis of the spinal column to distract the vertebral segments and posterior facets of the lumbar spine and decompress the intervertebral discs. Each distraction cycle, lasting 60 seconds, is followed by a relaxation cycle of similar duration.
Each VAX-D session, which consists of 15 continuous cycles of distraction/relaxation, takes about 30-38 minutes. The fully automated process of VAX-D ® treatment is managed by a programmable logic controller located in the computer programmed console that is continuously monitored by the technician. A continuous chart recording is made of the parameters achieved during each and every cycle. The chart recording is printed to form a permanent record for the patient's chart and is available for review by the treating physician. VAX-D is a proven alternative to back surgery. In an actual case, both a radiologist and surgeon, being unfamiliar with and having had no experience with VAX-D, stated that surgery was the only solution available. The patient, however, did not wish to undergo surgery and selected to be treated with VAX-D. After VAX-D, the MRI demonstrated a significant improvement. The patient was pain free and return ed to normal activities. Back
& Neck Pain – Can VAX-D Help? At the PSS Injury Center, our physical medicine and rehabilitative staff will create a specialized treatment plan designed to eliminate the symptoms of back and neck pain and discomfort, which may or may not involve VAX-D treatment. We focus on treating the cause, not merely treating the symptoms, to help you live a pain-free life. The treatment plan also includes patient-specific education to stop the recurrence of injury. Try VAX-D and "get back to life". |
VAX-D Therapy Treatment Process
VAX-D Table and VAX-D Control Panel
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| Answers to VAX-D Questions: Has VAXD Therapy Proven to be Effective? Yes. VAX-D is classified as a class II medical device and approved by the F.D.A. Early research conducted on VAX-D was in 1987 by the Dr. S.J. Peerless, Dr. I. Meissner, Dr. H.J.M. Barnett and Dr. C.R. Stiller, at the University Hospital in London, Ontario. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of the VAX-D Treatment on patients with recent disabling low back pain a double-blind clinical trial. Each group consisted of 48 patients. The finding from this research indicated a 66% effective rate among those patients receiving VAX-D. Another study on VAX-D conducted in 1994 was administered by neurosurgeons Dr. Gustavo Ramos and Dr. William Martin through the Departments of Neurosurgery and Radiology, Rio Grande Regional hospital in McAllen, Texas and the Division of Neurosurgery, Health Sciences Center, University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas. The study was designed to measure intradiscal pressures among 55 workers compensation patients with a herniation of the L4-5 disc space, and who were candidates for a percutaneous discectomy surgery. The study showed that VAX-D did achieve decompression of intervertebral lumbar spaces during treatment. The main measurement of successful treatment for these patients was their ability to return to work. A 70% Effectiveness Rate was achieved. Another VAX-D study in 1996 was conducted by Earl E. Gose, Ph.D, Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Twenty-two medical centers were asked to complete evaluation forms on 622 lower back pain patients who had a diagnosis of a herniated lumbar disc, lumbar facet syndrome or degenerative lumbar disc confirmed by an x-ray or MRI scan. Treatment success being defined as reduction in pain, results showed a success rate of 75% among VAX-D patients. Why is VAXD Therapy different, or better than spinal traction? VAX-D Therapy is based on research examining various procedures for the treatment of low back pain and differs greatly in a variety of ways from spinal traction. VAX-D received United States and International patents where spinal traction cannot. There are many signifigant differentiating factors incorporated into the design and treatment protocols, allowing VAX-D to attain a negative intradiscal pressure without risk of injury to the patient. Most back pain sufferers have a degenerative process that develops over time. Repetitive damage to the muscles, vertebrae and discs occurs either by small microtraumas or actual injuries producing joint muscle spasms. The joint stiffness leads to a sustained pressure in discs, leading to disc dehydration and degenerative disc disease. These discs crack and tear, producing bulges or herniations. VAX-D produces a vacuum-like effect within the disc, drawing vital fluids back into to the disc. Over time, treatment leads to rehydrating and drawing of any bulges or herniations back into place.
Spinal traction and inversion tables help temporarily with pain, but don't get to the cause of the problem. These methods do not produce a vacuum effect because the muscles that surround the joints are very strong. When an attempt to stretch the joint is sensed, the muscles contract too much. Studies on spinal traction show that the disc pressure actually goes up rather than down during therapy. The reason VAX D is so effective is that the decompression is gradual and logarithmic, therefore "fooling" the muscles, allowing decompressive forces to occur. . Are VAXD Therapy results permanent? Typical VAXD Treatment does not require additional treatment after a successful completion. However, as with any treatment of more severe cases, each case must be evaluated individually. Following treatment, success also depends on certain lifestyle changes, alteration of job duties and/or environmental factors.
Follow-up VAXD Therapy: How often is it required and how beneficial is it? Experience has shown that the majority of previous lower back pain sufferers who recover on VAX-D Therapy generally remain in remission and do not require additional treatment. However, individuals with a rigorous lifestyle or work environment tend to expose themselves to higher risk factors. These indivisuals have found that a VAXD maintenance program may offer sufficient protection against disabling exacerbations of their low back pain. Patients in this category will gradually discover their maintenance visit schedule to keep them free of problems and flare-ups. Can VAXD Therapy be used after spinal surgery? VAX-D Therapy on patients who have had spinal surgery in most cases is not contraindicated or disallowed, unless there is surgically mounted hardware on or in the spinal area. VAXD has has been tried as follow-up therapy for patients that continue to complain of post-surgical low back pain. The use of VAX-D Therapy on patients with a history of laminectomy surgery may bgein when the extent of surgical excisions have not compromised the vertebral joints and ligamentous structures. Many patients have found that VAX-D Therapy has reduced or eliminated their back and leg pain even after a failed back surgery.
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VAX-D Treatment Provider for North Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, East Cobb, Perimeter & Dunwoody Areas |
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