APSI Wellness Naples

Discography

All About Discography at APSI Wellness Naples

Discography is a specialized diagnostic procedure used to identify the exact source of chronic back pain when standard imaging like MRI or CT scans cannot clearly pinpoint the cause. At APSI Wellness Naples, discography is performed with precision and care to help patients get clear answers—and a clear path forward—when persistent spine pain disrupts daily life.

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What Is Discography?

Discography (also called provocative discography) evaluates whether one or more spinal discs are the source of your pain. During the procedure, a small amount of contrast dye is injected into specific discs under imaging guidance. If a disc is damaged, the injection may reproduce your typical pain—helping your provider accurately confirm or rule out disc-related pain.

When Is Discography Recommended?

Discography may be recommended when:

Chronic neck or back pain has lasted 6 months or longer
MRI or CT scans show abnormalities but don’t match symptoms
Multiple discs appear abnormal and the pain source is unclear
Surgical or interventional treatment planning requires precise diagnosis
Conservative treatments have failed to provide relief

Benefits of Discography

Identifies the exact disc causing pain
Helps avoid unnecessary or ineffective procedures
Guides personalized treatment planning
Improves decision-making for injections or surgical options
Provides clarity when imaging results are inconclusive

What to Expect During the Procedure

Performed in a sterile, outpatient setting
Local anesthesia with light sedation for comfort
Thin needle guided by fluoroscopy (real-time X-ray)
Contrast dye injected into targeted discs
Patient feedback helps confirm pain reproduction
Typically completed in under one hour

Recovery & Aftercare

Most patients go home the same day. Temporary soreness at the injection site is normal and usually resolves within a few days. APSI Wellness Naples provides clear aftercare instructions and follows up to review results and discuss next steps in your treatment plan.

Why Choose APSI Wellness Naples for Discography?

Expertise in advanced interventional pain diagnostics
Precision-guided imaging for accurate results
Individualized, patient-first approach to spine care
Seamless transition from diagnosis to treatment options
Focus on restoring function and improving quality of life

If chronic back or neck pain has left you without answers, discography at APSI Wellness Naples may provide the clarity you need. Schedule a consultation today to determine whether discography is right for you and take the next step toward targeted, effective pain relief.

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