IDET (“EYE-det”) stands for Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy—a safe and effective procedure that has been available since 1998. The IDET procedure uses precisely placed and controlled heat to treat chronic discogenic lower back pain—that is, pain caused by injury to one or more of the cushion-like disks that separate the bones in your spine.

• The IDET procedure has been proven safe and effective in multiple clinical studies.
• The IDET procedure requires less recovery time than conventional surgery.
• The IDET procedure should not affect your eligibility for conventional surgery at a later date.
• The IDET procedure costs less than back surgery.

If your lower back pain is disc-related, the IDET procedure may offer the following benefits:

• The IDET procedure may close small tears and fissures associated with disc pain and help restore disc functioning.
• The IDET procedure may provide a significant reduction in pain—enough to restore mobility and help you get back to work.
• The IDET procedure may eliminate lower back pain that no combination of rest, physical therapy, pain medication, careful exercise, and other nonoperative measures could successfully control.

For more information about the IDET procedure and its use in the treatment of chronic discogenic lower back pain, you may wish to view an informational video or download a patient brochure. You may also wish to review the following resources:

• The Procedure
• Is the IDET Procedure Right for You?
• Safety and Potential Risks
• Preparation, Recovery, and Aftercare
• Paying for Your Treatment