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Percutaneous Disectomy Probe
An important advancement for patients suffering from low back or leg pain due to contained disc herniations.
Did you know?
Now there’s a new option for patients suffering from low back and leg [radiclar] 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 call Percutaneous Disectomy. It is performed under x-ray using local anesthetic [sometimes with light sedation]. It is much less invasive than traditional surgical treatments.
Frequently asked questionsWhat types of pain can be treated?
Low back and leg pain due to contained disc herniations.
How does the procedure work?
The DEKOMPRESSOR disectomy probe removes disc tissue which may relieve painful pressure on the surrounding nerves.
Will the procedure hurt?
There should be no pain generated by the DEKOMPRESSOR disectomy probe. This advancement in technology requires only a tiny puncture in the skin; similar to a simple injection.
How long does the procedure take?
The total procedure time is generally 15 minutes to 1 hour.
What physician training is required to perform this procedure?
Board certification in a specialty such as interventional pain management, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, radiology or physiatry is typical. Physicians should be experienced with discography.
Can my pain be cured?
In some cases, pain may be eliminated. In most cases, Percutaneous disectomy followed by appropriate follow up care will reduce pain to a tolerable level.