PERCUTANEUS DISCECTOMY FOR CONTAINED DISC HERNIATIONS
Now there’s a new option for patients suffering from low back and leg (radicular) pain due to contained disc herniations, especially for those who have failed conservative treatments and are interested in trying minimally invasive options prior to considering traditional back surgery.
The procedure is called Percutaneous Discectomy. It is performed under x-ray using local anesthetic (sometimes with light sedation) and is much less invasive than traditional surgical treatment. View the video below for more information on the Percutaneous Discectomy
FAQs
Q: What type of pain can be treated?
A: Low back and leg pain due to contained disc herniations.
Q: How does the procedure work?
A: discectomy probe removes disc tissue which may relieve painful pressure on the surrounding nerves.
Q: Will the procedure hurt?
A: There should be no pain generated by the discectomy probe. This advancement in technology requires only a tiny puncture in the skin; similar to a simple injection.
Q: How long does the procedure take?
A: The total procedure time is generally 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Q: Can my pain be cured?
A: In some cases, pain may be eliminated. In most cases, percutaneous discectomy followed by appropriate follow up care will reduce pain to a tolerable level.
