intradiscal ozone linked to disc volume reduction and reduced need for surgery in back pain studies
At 6 months post-injection, 32.2% of patients achieved good outcomes with a mean disc volume reduction of 8.69%, and only 6.2% required surgery.
What this means for you
When disc tissue responds to ozone by reducing in volume, pressure on surrounding nerves can ease — which is what most people with disc-related back pain are hoping for. In this study, nearly a third of people returned to normal occupational activity within 6 months, and only 1 in 16 went on to need surgery. That's a meaningful signal for anyone weighing their options.
The published research
Intradiscal Ozone-Injections
· 2008
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