The Non-Surgical Procedure Treating Lumbar and Cervical Spine Pain
Disruptive Technology
A Novel Approach to Spine Treatment
Spine leaders, including Neurosurgeons, Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurologists, and Pain Specialists, call the DISCSEEL® Procedure a “Disruptive Technology”. Disruptive because it is changing spine treatment. This explains why the US Department of Defense and Veteran’s Affairs recently adopted the procedure to replace spine surgeries and injections of the past.
The DISCSEEL® Procedure is the only outpatient, minimally invasive procedure that regrows and heals spinal discs permanently to treat low back pain, sciatica, and neck pain, as well as radiculopathy. This procedure utilizes FDA-approved Fibrin, a natural biologic that seals and heals discs naturally (the same way Fibrin heals and seals skin).
It’s important to seal and heal discs because all spine disc pain and symptoms are caused by leaky discs, referred to as Leaky Disc Syndrome (LDS). LDS is characterized by pain, numbness, and weakness, which varies and is caused by leaks and tears of herniated, bulged, and degenerated discs. It’s a disproved fallacy that “pinched nerves” alone cause symptoms. Instead, underlying inflammation directly caused by leaking discs causes all symptoms. Healing cannot be achieved by stem cells or PRP because they leak. Likewise, no surgery can correct leaking discs.
1. National Institutes of Health, “Associations Between Chronic Severe Back Pain and Disability”. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/research/research-results/us-national-survey-identifies-associations-between-chronic-severe-back-pain-and-disability. Retrieved 08/11/24.
Watch a brief video of the DISCSEEL Procedure.
The majority of back pain is a biological problem. The solution is to treat the leaky discs.
Disruptive Technology
What is the DISCSEEL® Procedure?
The DISCSEEL® Procedure is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for back pain that harnesses your body’s inherent healing ability. By leveraging Fibrin, this innovative procedure effectively seals tears in damaged spinal discs and stimulates the body’s natural regenerative processes. This precise, image-guided injection facilitates the repair and recovery of your spinal discs, which typically struggle to heal on their own.
This revolutionary procedure is yielding positive results for many patients around the world. It has changed the lives of more than 12,500 chronic back pain sufferers in multiple countries to date. In a recent study, >82 percent of patients who failed all other treatments reported experiencing sustained relief beyond 3 years following the DISCSEEL® Procedure.*
The DISCSEEL Procedure treats the following conditions:
- Annular Tears
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Herniated Discs
- Bulging Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Sciatica
- Chronic Lower Back Pain
- Abrupt Injury
MRI, a commonly used imaging technique, is not precise enough to identify annular tears or Leaky Disc Syndrome.
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The DISCSEEL® Procedure:
Step One – The Annulargram™
The DISCSEEL® Procedure is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for back pain that harnesses your body’s inherent healing ability. By leveraging Fibrin, this innovative procedure effectively seals tears in damaged spinal discs and stimulates the body’s natural regenerative processes. This precise, image-guided injection facilitates the repair and recovery of your spinal discs, which typically struggle to heal on their own.
This revolutionary procedure is yielding positive results for many patients around the world. It has changed the lives of more than 12,500 chronic back pain sufferers in multiple countries to date. In a recent study, >82 percent of patients who failed all other treatments reported experiencing sustained relief beyond 3 years following the DISCSEEL® Procedure.*
Here are the facts:
- The Annulargram is the best test to evaluate if normal or abnormal-looking discs are leaking.
- Demonstrates exactly where to inject Fibrin to seal disc tears.
Annulargram™
The Diagnostic Test
The Annulargram is a pain-free test and a crucial part of the DISCSEEL® Procedure that identifies even the most subtle tears in spinal discs that MRI and discography cannot. During the Annulargram, every disc in the region is tested to address current and future pain issues by finding even the most subtle annular tears. With the Annulargram, damaged spinal discs are pinpointed and precisely treated with Fibrin, leaving all healthy discs as they are.
The DISCSEEL® Procedure addresses current and future pain issues by testing all spinal discs in the affected region during the Annulargram.
STEP 2.
The DISCSEEL® Procedure:
Step Two – Fibrin
Fibrin is a natural biologic formed from fibrinogen during the blood clotting process. The body uses it as part of its natural process for healing cuts and tears in skin and other tissues.
Fibrinogen, a protein present in blood plasma, works with the enzyme thrombin to create fibrin. Fibrin then works by forming a fibrous mesh that impedes blood flow and encourages new tissue to grow, successfully healing cuts and tears.
When applied to torn and damaged spinal discs, fibrin immediately seals tears, stops leaking, and promotes the growth of new healthy tissue in the disc, which cannot heal without assistance.
What is Fibrin:
- Fibrin is an FDA approved drug. Used off-label, similar to off-label use of corticosteroids in epidurals.
- Non-autologous fibrin composed of prothrombin and fibrinogen.
- Creates a polymer matrix that seals the annular tears.
The Role of Fibrin in the DISCSEEL Procedure:
- Fibrin is INJECTED into the annulus fibrosus of the disc.
- Injected Fibrin flows through the layers of the annulus and seals any existing tears.
- SEALS tears preventing nucleus pulposus from leaking onto spinal nerves.
- Fibrin creates an environment that promotes HEALING and new tissue GROWTH.
Join the thousands of DISCSEEL® Procedure recipients who have said goodbye to chronic neck and back pain and hello to pain-free, rewarding lives.
Dr. Kevin Pauza, MD
Visionary. Innovator, Healer. Giver.
Dr. Pauza’s compassionate nature and practical approach to helping others come from his unique upbringing on a family farm. His childhood experiences, like welding gates, raising cattle, and planting crops, taught him the importance of hands-on, common-sense solutions, which continue to guide his approach to patient care. He values respecting the natural laws of physics and nature, a perspective he believes is often missing in modern medical practices, especially in spine surgery. At just 15 years old, Dr. Pauza was already conducting neurosurgery research at Penn State College of Medicine. Recognized as “mentally gifted” for his high IQ and creativity, he was encouraged to pursue higher education under section 1371 of the School Code.
During his early research, Dr. Pauza identified significant issues with traditional spine surgeries. He observed that many procedures, like fusions and discectomies, didn’t align with natural principles. Fusions involved the use of steel rods and screws, which damaged nearby structures, while discectomies removed key support structures from the discs, speeding up degeneration. Over time, research from around the world supported Dr. Pauza’s concerns about these surgeries. Even at a young age, he was driven to improve outdated spine surgery methods, despite the challenges of questioning established practices.
Carrie Aurelius Wright
CEO & Founding Partner Discseel Technologies
Carrie Wright, driven by her experience with a successful non-surgical spine procedure, became a champion and co-founder of the Discseel® Procedure. She spearheaded its domestic and international expansion through physician education and strategic business growth initiatives. Her journey, where she faced the prospect of invasive spinal fusion before finding relief with Dr. Pauza’s procedure, fueled her dedication to revolutionizing spine care.
Carrie recognized the stagnation in conventional spine surgery, particularly spinal fusions, which had remained essentially unchanged for over a century. She partnered with Dr. Pauza to introduce the Discseel® Procedure as a disruptive technology, overcoming challenges in a market resistant to innovation. Carrie’s passion and determination highlight the need for modernized spine care, emphasizing that advancements in medical technology should parallel those seen in other fields.
Carrie received her Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Stephen F. Austin University in Texas and then pursued her graduate studies at Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business, where she joined a lineage of 40 family members also graduating from Cornell University.
