Percutaneous laser disc decompression in the treatment of discogenic back pain
- VernacularTitle:经皮激光椎间盘减压术治疗椎间盘源性腰痛
- Author:
Yong XIA
;
Yumin LI
;
Tao WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Low back pain;
Discogenic pain;
Percutaneous laser disc decompression
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate curative effects of percutaneous laser disc decompression(PLDD) in the treatment of discogenic low back pain.Methods A total of 36 patients with discogenic low back pain was included in the study.The PLDD was performed by using the DIOMED semiconductor laser treatment,with a power of 15 W,1 s-pulse duration,1 s-interval,and an energy of radiation of 800~1 200 J.Curative outcomes were evaluated based on the Visual Analog Scale(VAS) criteria. Results The operation time was 15~60 min(mean,30 min).The pain provocation was observed in 32 patients.Follow-up examinations were conducted in the 36 patients for 6~36 months(mean,11 months).The postoperative VAS scores were improved by ≥ 3 points in 18 patients and ≥ 2 points in 14 patients.Results revealed that 32 patients(88.9%) reported a good response and 4(11.1%) reported no response. Conclusions Percutaneous laser disc decompression is a safe,effective,and minimally invasive procedure that can be used for patients with discogenic low back pain.
