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Who Does the IDET Procedure? (Research Article)

By: Ari Ben-Yishay, MD

Skills and Training Needed to Perform IDET

The IDET procedure is best performed by a physician with the following combination of skills and training:

  • Special expertise in diagnosing low back disorders

  • Training in performing spinal injections and discography (placement of needles into the disc space to diagnose pain origin)

  • Additional course training that provides specific instructions for performing the IDET procedure

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Spine Specialists who Perform IDET

Spinal surgeons, physiatrists and anesthesiologists with a strong background in pain management and the above procedures are best suited to perform IDET.

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Ari Ben-Yishay, MD